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Uandln 1945
Published by
The Senior Class
University High SchoolUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
Urbana, Illinois
Volume XXIV
Foreword
In this U and I, the Class of 1945 has attempted to
combine the gaiety and humor of high school life with
a proportionate amount of its seriousness and impor-
tance. We have brought forth, with the aid of our
faculty advisers, an annual that we believe includes a
complete record of the school year in a new and differ-
ent theme. In expressing this theme, we of the staff
believe that even though high school is the last shelter
for many of us, before we tread the world's pathways
alone, still it has a lightness and carefreeness that can-
not be ignored. The Class of 1945 wishes to remember
and record not only the valuable training we have re-
ceived, but also the wonderful times we have had while
receiving it.
If you enjoy this U and I even a fraction as much
as we have enjoyed working on it, we shall feel that
our efforts have not been in vain.
Page Two
DedicationWe, the Class of 1945, dedicate this U and I to
Mr. Yynce A. Hines, in sincere appreciation for his
enduring patience, watchful diligence, and ever-helpful
assistance. As boys' adviser, he has handled a difficult
job supremely well ; as a class adviser, he has encour-
aged our constructive projects and tempered our wilder
ideas ; and he has ever been ready and willing to chap-
eron our picnics and parties.
Mr. Hines, we thank you for being such a good
"parent" and such a good friend throughout our high
school years.
Page Three
First Row—Charlotte Allen, Charlotte Mittendorf, Marilyn Hudson, Peter Moyer, BarbaraWerstler, Barbara Dobbins, Jewel Marco.
Second Rozv—Harriet Shedd, Dolores Overmeyer, Elizabeth Harding, William Schoonmaker,Martha Dodds, Roberta Bloom.
Third Rozu—Clinton Granger, Douglas Fay, Willard Jackson, Tikey Lessaris.
U and I StaffEditor Peter Moyer
Assistant Editor. Marilyn Hudson
Business Manager .Charlotte AleEn
Circulation Manager Jewel Marco
Literary Editor Barbara Werstler
Society Editor Charlotte MiTTEndorE
Photograph Editors Clinton GrangerPeter Lessaris
Art Editors Barbara DobbinsWilliam Schoonmaker
Jokes and Calendar Editors Martha DoddsI )ougi,as Fay
Sports Editors, Girls' Fr \ntks BrighamElizabeth 1 1 \rding
Sports Editor, /'ays' WlLLARD Jackson
Typists Dolores OvermeyerI [arriet Shedd
Si it dent . Idviser Roberta Bloom
Facility . Idviser Mr. Iohnson
Charles M. Allien
M.S., University of Illinois
Principal
E. Oka ham PogulA.M., University of Minnesota
Assistant Principal
Payc Six
MARGARETE A. BAUMA.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of English
FLORENCE C. BODEN-BACH
M.S., University of Illinois
Associate in Home Econom-ics Education
SHIRLEY H. ENGLEM.S., University of Illinois
Instructor in EducationTeacher of Social Studies
VIOLA GRIBANOVSKYA.M., University of Chicago
Teacher of English andSocial Studies
GEORGINA BEAZLYA.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of Social Studies
PAULINE E. CHANG-NON
A.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of French
FRANCES M. GOURLEYM.S., University of Illinois
Teacher of Science
MABEL R. HAGANM.S., University of Illinois
Instructor in Education andin Business Organizationand Operation
Teacher of CommercialSubjects
WILBER E. HARNISHA.M., University of Illinois
Assistant Professor of
EducationHead of the Department of
Science
VYNCE A. HINESM.S., University of Illinois
Teacher of Mathematics
WALTER M. JOHNSONA.M., New York UniversityB.F.A., Pratt Institute
Instructor in Art EducationTeacher of Art
VELMA I. KITCHELLB.Mus., A.M., University of
Illinois
Assistant I 'rofessor of
Music Education
MILES C HARTLEYPh.B., B.Mus., University
of Illinois
Assistant Professor of
EducationHead of the Department ofMathematics
MARY E. IBALLA.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of Mathematics
GILBERT C. KETTEL-KAMP
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Associate in EducationHead of the Department ofForeign Languages
EVALENEV. KRAMERM.S., University of Illinois
Instructor in LibraryScience
LIESETTE J. McHARRYA.M., University of Illinois
Assistant Professor of
EducationHead of the Department of
English
AMY C. TURNELLA.M., State University of
Iowa
Teacher of Physical Educa-tion for Women
BETTY A. RICHARDSJunior Clerk-Stenographer
HELEN THOMPSONB.Ed., Illinois State NormalUniversity
Senior Clerk-Stenographer
P. LOUIS ZICKGRAFPh.D., University of Illinois
Teacher of Latin
Haye Nine
ROBERT M. ALLENA.B., McKendree College
Assistant in Physical Education for Men
IRENE BABICZB.S., University of Illinois
Assistant in Science Laboratory
SAMUEL H. BIRDZELLM.S., University of Illinois
Teacher of Physical Education for Men
JOHN A. FUZAKM.S., University of Illinois
Instructor in Industrial Education
WOLFGANG KUHNB.Mus., M.S., University of Illinois
Associate in Music EducationTeacher of Music
JANE T. McGREWB.F.A., University of Illinois
Teacher of Art
DOROTHY P. SWINDELLA.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of English
HAZEL K. WIESEA.B., B.S. in L.S., University of Illinois
Assistant Librarian
FACULTY ON LEAVEFRANCES D. WILSONA.M., University of Illinois
Teacher of Social Studies
Faculty on Leave for War Service
GLADYS E. ANDREWS, M.S.American Red Cross
Oahu, Hawaiian Islands
LIEUT, (s.g.) MARTIN C. HOWD, M.S.U.S.N.R, Naval Training School
Board of Trades Building
Chicago, Illinois
LTEUT. ERWIN W. GOESSLING, A.M.Aliceville Internment CampAliceville, Alabama
CAPT. HAROLD A. SCHULTZ, M.S.Army Air Force
Waco, Texas
CAPT. WILLIAM HABBERTON, Ph.D.Army Air Force
Fori Worth, Texas
LIEUT. HENRIETTA P. TERRY,WAVES, Naval Air Station
Norfolk, Virginia
Ph.D.
Page 'I'm
The Storm of Life
They have been splendid, these unforgotten years
That have found us, as one, in pursuit of knowledge;
But alas, we must go, for the hour glass is emptying
—
Emptying us, as its grains, into the awaiting world.
These marble halls have been as a common refuge
—
A refuge from the outside storm, the storm of life.
Now we are destined to descend into this mysterious unknown,
To be strewn far and near, as pollen in the wind.
The time is upon us, as death is upon the stricken,
Never faltering, but slowly moving on its monotonous way.
We must not fail, for now life's storm is reaching
—
Reaching to thrust us into its chaos—forever.
Joe; Ambrose
Page Twelve
CHARLOTTE ANNEALLENCAz—"Leave us va."
Maine Township High School1 ; Dupo Community HighSchool 2; Girls' Glee Club 3;Intramural Sports Manager3; Modeling 3; Just-Us Staff
3; Pleiades 3, 4; Mixed Cho-rus 3, 4; County Music Fes-ival 4; Arts and Crafts 4;Class Prophecy 4; U and I
Business Manager 4; "Feath-ers in a Gale" 4.
JOSEPH J. AMBROSEJoe—"Bam, Buba, Tony,and I—" Anchors Aweicjh
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; BetterBoys 2; Square Dancing 2;Softball 2, 3, 4; Arts andCrafts 3; Class Poem 4;Track 2, 3, 4
JANET LOWEANDERSON"Oh, my goodness 1"
Berkeley High School. Berke-ley, California 2; Sub-Fresh-man Class Vice-President 1
;
Student Council Representa-tive 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Terra-pin 1, 2, 3, 4, S; Social Com-mittee 2; County Music Fes-tival 2, 4; Calendar Commit-tee 4; Mixed Chorus 4; In-tramural Sports Manager 4;Girls' Glee Club 4, 5; Navi-gation 4; Pleiades 4, 5; Plei-
ades Council and ServiceCommittee 5; Ping Pong 5.
ROBERTA BLOOMBert—"I just about died!"
Catlin High School 1; FirstAid 2; Music Appreciation2; Girl Scouts 2, 3; MixedChorus 2, 3; County MusicFestival 2, 3, 4; Pleiades 2,
3, 4, Vice-President 4; Stu-dent Council Social Commit-tee 3; Intramural SportsManager 3 ; Intramural Board3; Just-Us Staff 3; Girls'Glee Club 3, 4; Class Secre-tary 4; U and I Staff Stu-dent Adviser 4; Class Proph-ecy Committee 4; "Feathersin a Gale" 4; Red Cross 3.
JAMES GARNSEY CARDJim—"Me and Priscilla"
Chess 1 ; Music Appreciation2; Square Dancing 2, 3; Bas-ketball 2, 3, 4; Photography3; Track 3; Softball 3, 4;Slide Rule Club 4.
THOMAS E. BENNER, JR.
Buba—"Just a kid"
Square Dancing 1; Chess 2;Arts and Crafts 2; ClassPresident 3; Student CouncilRepresentative 3; Basketball2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Soft-ball 4.
EDITH FRANCESBR1GHAMArmy forever! (But theNavy's 0. K.)
Mathew Whaley, Williams-burg, Virginia 1; Pleiades 2,
3. 4, 5, President 4; Orches-tra 2; County Music Festival2, 3, 4; Terrapin 2, 3, 4, S
Orchesis 4, 5; Square Daneing Demonstration 2, 3, 4Student Council 3, 4; JusT-Us Staff 4; Intramural SportsManager 4; Know Your Cam-pus 4; Square Dancing 4;Arts and Crafts 5 ; U and IStaff Co-Editor Girls' Sports
CATHERINE CHRISTIE"Then J put in someKNOz"
Music Appreciation 1, 2, 3;Pleiades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Typing2, 3; First Aid 3; Orchesis 5.
WILLIAM EWTNGDANIELSONAmateur reporter—"Weill"
Dramatics 1; Typing 2;Square Dancing 3; Chess 3,4; Assembly Committee 4;Just-Us Staff 4; Class Treas-urer 5; "Feathers in aGale" 5.
MARY MARTHA DODDSDcddsy—"It's not whatyou do; it's the way youdo it."
Pleiades 2, 3, 4, 5, Presi-dent 5; Music Appreciation1; Social Dancing 2; Artsand Crafts 2; Terrapin 2, 3,
4, 5, President 4; Orchestra3; Square Dancing 3, 4; Stu-dent Council 3, 5; StudentCouncil Assembly Committee3; Know Your Campus' 4;Orchesis 4, 5; IntramuralBoard 4; Class Vice-Presi-dent 5; Social CommitteeStudent Council 5; MixedChorus 5 ; County Music Fes-tival 5; Intramural SportsManager 5 ; JusT-Us Staff4: U and I Staff 5; ClassNight 5; CommencementCommittee 5.
BARBARA F1NLEYDOBBINSDobbo—"He was such ahandsome sailor."
Social Dancing 1 ; Class Sec-retary 1; Pleiades 1, 2, 3, 4,5; Terrapin 1, 2, 3; Dramat-ics 1, 2, 4; G.A.A. Council2 ; Square Dancing Demon-stration 3, 4; Just-Us Staff4; Intramural Sports Mana-ger 4; Orchesis 4, 5; MixedChorus 5; County MusicFestival 5; Art 5; Blue TeamCaptain 5; Intramural Board5; U and I Art Editor 5.
DOUGLAS R. FAY, JR.
Tony—"It didn't affectme."—Banjo eyes.
Urbana High School 1, 2;Photography 3; IntramuralBasketball Captain 3; Soft-ball 3; Boys' Glee Club 3;Basketball 3, 4: Track 3, 4,
Captain 4; Mixed Chorus 4;U and I Jokes and CalendarEditor 4.
CLINTON EDWINGRANGER, JR.
"My Packard, my camera,my little black book."
First Aid 1; Class Treasurer1; Chess 1, 2; Activity Com-mittee 3; Mixed Chorus 4;County Music Festival 4;Just-Us Staff 3; Slide RuleClub 4; Science 3; Photogra-phy 3: Navigation 2; Camou-flage Club 2; U and I StaffPhotographer 4.
JEAN MARIE HANNAGAN"What's wrong with NoireI hilllr .'"
Si. Lawrence High School,Penneld, I; Dramatics 2;Red Cross 2; Pleiades 2, 3,
I ; Modeling 3; Know YourCampus 3; Orchesis I.
HENRY FRANKHAMILTONAlabama—"Yes, suit!"
Basketball 1; Chess 1; Typ-ing 1; Class Prophecy 4;Tennis 4; Goldsboro HighSchool, Goldsboro, N. C. 2, 3.
ELIZABETH HARDINGLis—"Well, back in Balti-
more we do it this way."
John R. _Biichtel, Akron,
Ohio 1; Forest Park Senior11 igh School, Baltimore,Maryland 2, 3; AssemblyCommittee Student CouncilI; Pleiades 4; Girls' GleeClub I; Intramural SpoilsManager I; Carnival, Gen-eral Chairman 4; U and I,
Co-editor Girls' Sports.
SHIRLEY MAE HARRISSmiley—"You just saythat because it's true."
Champaign Junior HighSchool 1; Arts and Crafts 2;Pleiades 2, 3; Know YourCampus 3; Square Dancing3.
MARILYN JEAN HUDSON"Bless your little pointedhead!"
St. Mary's 1; Mixed Chorus3: Social Dancing 3; Typing3; Square Dancing 3; Plei-ades 3, 4; Orchesis 3, 4;Music Appreciation 3; U andI Staff Assistant Editor 4.
WILLARD LEWISJACKSONBill—"Foley"—"Tum-de-tum"
Class President 1, 6; SocialDancing 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6; Chess 3, 4, 5; SquareDancing Demonstrations 3,
4, 5; Countv Music Festival2. 3, 4, 6: Basketball 3, 4,
5, 6; Softball 3, 4, 5, 6;Track 5; Mixed Chorus 6;Slide Rule Club 6; U and ISports Editor 6; Class Proph-ecy 6; Student Council Vice-President 6; "Feathers in aGale" 6.
SANFORD T. JOHNSTONPoppa Som—"Let's takethe lony way home."
Art 2; Social Dancing 2;Basketball 3, 4, 5, 6; Track3, 4, 5, 6; Arts and Crafts3; Better Boys 3; KnowYour Campus 4; Typing 4;Tennis 5, 6; Mixed Chorus6; County Music Festival 6;Softball 3, 4, 5, 6.
DAVIS ALBERT HELTON"Now down in Missouri—
"
School of the Ozarks, PointLookout, Missouri 1, 2; Hoilister High School, HollisterMissouri 2; JusT-Us Staff 3
Navigation 3 ; Modeling 3
Boys' Glee Club 3, 4; MixedCoius 3, 4; County MusicFestival 3, 4; Track 4.
TEAN MARGARETJACKSON
"It's just the principle ofthe thing."
Music Appreciation 1, 3, 4;Pleiades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Art 2,
3; Orchesis 4; Square Danc-ing 4; Mixed Chorus 5;County Music Festival 5.
HARLAN WARRENJOHNSON
Atlas—"Aren't you cold'way over there?"
Social Dancing 1; Bridge 3;Class Treasurer 3; Basketball3, 4, 5; Chess 4; Typing 4;Just-Us Staff 4; SquareDancing Demonstration 3, 4;Track 4, 5; Slide Rule Club5; Softball 5.
PETER THOMASLESSARIS
Tikey—"Only one moreback Trig assignment"(1947)
Music Appreciation 1, 2Navigation 3 ; Softball 3Basketball Manager 4; Slid.
Rule Club 4; U and I StaffPhotographer 4.
DORIS JEANNE MAIER"I like to sleep."
Champaign Junior HighSchool 1; Pleiades 2, 3, 4;Girls' Glee Club 2; SquareDancing 2, 3; Arts andCrafts 2.
TEWEL MARILYNMARCO
Bijou—"Do you think an-other bow would help?"
War discussion 2, 3, 4; Dra-matics 2, 3, 4. 5; Pleiades3, 4, 5; Assembly CommitteeStudent Cuncil 4; IntramuralSports Manager 4; Just-UsStaff 4; Journalism 4; Or-chesis 5; U and I Staff Cir-culation Manager 5; "Feath-ers in a Gale" 5; ClassProphecy 5.
CHARLOTTE MARYMITTENDORF
"I didn't get in until 4 A.M." "Danseuse elegante"
Social Dancing 1; Pleiades 1,
2, 3, 4, 5; Class Secretary 2:
Arts and Crafts 2; SocialCommitee 3 ; Square Dancing3; Square Dancing Demon-stration 3; Just-Us JTtaff 4;Modeling 4; Terrapin 4; In-tramural Sports Manager 4;Orchesis 4, 5, President 5;Art 5; Mixed Chorus 5:County Music Festival 5; TJand 1 Social Editor 5.
PETER WINDON MOYERPete—"I prefer to walkalone"
Better Boys 1 ; Social Danc-ing 1; Bridge 2; Class Presi-dent 3; Student Council 3,
Secretary 3 ; Student CouncilCalendar Committee 3: Or-chestra 3, 4, 5; County MusicFestival 3, 4, 5; Boys' GleeClub 4; Mixed Chorus 5, 6;Basketball 3, 4, 5, 6; Soft-ball 3, 4, 5, 6; Track 5, 6;Square Dancing Demonstra-tion 4, 5; Chess 4, 5; SquareDancing 5; U and I Editor6.
ARTIE LKK REEVESBuddy "While on a packtrip laxl .summer—
"
Basketball 1; Chess I. 2;
JuST-Us Staff 3; Better Boys
BARBARA TEANMOORE
B. I.—"['in such a bashfullittle girl"
Pleisdes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Coun-ty Music Festival 1, 2, 3, 4,
5; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4,
5; Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5;
Art 2; "Dragon of Wu Foo"2; Square Dancing 3, 4;
Iust-Us Staff 4; Orchesis 4,
5; Girls' Glee Club 4, 5; RedCross 4; Dramatics 5; Intra-
mural Sports Manager 5;
Class Will 5.
DOLORES JEANOVERMEYER"I just love Economics!"
Dramatics 1, 3: Red Cross 2:
Pleiades 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club3; Mixed Chorus 3; Orchesis
3; Just-Us Staff 3; U and I
Staff Typist 5.
WILLIAM CLARKSCHOONMAKER
Strop— Ch;:tisti\ jc harder this year."
Bridge I; Modeling 2; BetterBoys 2; Class Vice-President3; Art 2, 3; Square DancingDemonstration 2, 3, I; So-
cial Committee 3; Track 4;
Boys' Glee Club 3. I; CountyMusic Festival 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain I ; V andI Art Editor I; Class Will L
WESLEY ELDONSCHULTHESWes—"You make a bette
door than window."
Modeling 1, 2; Basketball 2
3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4.
RUSSELL MERLESTAUFFERHeinie—"West Point for
Student Council Representa-tive 1; Chess 1; Orchestra \,
2; Camouflage Club 2; WarDiscussion 3.
HARRIET MARTHASHEDDRedd—"But, Mr. Birdzell,you and Mr. Bngle arcwrong about the Republi-cans"
Girls Scouts 1, 2, 3; Navi-gation 2; Science 2; MusicAppreciation 2, 3, 4 ; Orches-tra 2, 3, 4, 5; PleiadesSports Manager 4; CountyMusic Festival 3, 4, 5; Jour-nalism 4j Just-Us Staff 4;
War Discussion 5; Pleiades3, 4, 5; Pleiades SportsManager 5; IntramuralBoard 4, 5; Student CouncilPresident S ; Class Vice-President 2, 3; U and I
Staff Typist 5.
RICHARD SANBORNTHOMASScoop—"That's what theman said"
Champaign Junior HighSchool 1 ; Basketball 3
;
Track 3; Square Dancing 3;Art 3; Student Council Rep-resentative 3, 4, S; StudentCouncil Secretary-Treasurer4; Assembly Committee 5;Commencement and ClassNight Committee 5.
KENNETH DOUGLASWEITZELDoug—"One Me-c-e-atBall!"
Bridge 2; War Discussion 2;Class Treasurer 3; JusT-UsStaff 4; Square Dancing 3,
4; Square Dancing Demon-stration 3, 4; Class Secretary4; Basketball 3, 4, 5; Track2, 3, 4, 5; Softball 2, 3, 4,
S ; Tennis 4, 5 ; Mixed Cho-rus 4, 5; County Music Fes-tival 5 ; Class History 5.
KENT HAESSLERHOBART
"Well, I think I flunkedthat test."
Class President 1; Bridge 2;Chess 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4;Tennis 4; Track 4; JusT-Us4; Square Dancing 4; WarDiscussion 4; St. PetersburgHigh, St. Petersburg, Fla.
3, 5.
BARBARA JANEWERSTLER
"Oh, you nut!"
Social Dancing 1; Pleiades2, 3, 4, 5; Arts and Crafts2; Square Dancing 3, 4;Music Appreciation 4; Plei-ades Council Service Commit-tee Chairman 5 ; White TeamCo-Captain 4; Just-Us Staff4; Modeling 4; Mixed Cho-rus 4, 5; County Music Fes-tival 4, 5; Orchesis 4, 5;Square Dancing Demonstra-tion 3, 4, 5; IntramuralSports Manager S
; WhiteTeam Captain S; Class Will
DORIS ELLEN HERSHBARGER"I want to be alone"
Mixed Chorus 1; Music Appreciation 1; First Aid 2;Red Cross 3; Class Prophecy 4.
EVELYN ANNA PATTERSONGiggles—"That's a self-incriminating question."
Oswego High School 1; First Aid 2; Music Apprecia-ation 3; Red Cross 3; Just-Us Staff 3; Pleiades 3, 4.
M
V
1t1/
The Open Gate
As we close our lockers for the last time and think back on five glorious
years of pleasure and study, the highlights of those years seem to come backto us. Before stepping through the open gate into a larger, more complex worldof problems and consequences, let us once more live those highlights.
As Sub-Freshmen we elected Kent Hobart, president; Janet Anderson, vice-
president ; Harlan Johnson, treasurer ; and Barbara Dobbins, secretary. We ably
assisted the Class of '44 in their spring dance and supervised a March of Dimescampaign throughout the school. Our talent assembly was the best one of the year
in the eyes of all students.
Upon returning as Freshmen the next fall, we chose Charles Gray to poundthe gavel, Harriet vShedd to serve in his absence, Clinton Granger to be purser,
and Robert Fellows, to be scribe. Our spring dance added tremendously to the
success of the social functions of that year.
As Sophomores our influence was felt more and more in school activities.
Our boys began participating increasingly in athletics, and the girls led in Pleiades
activities. We selected Paul Hartman as president; Harriet Shedd, vice-president;
Charlotte Mittendorf, secretary ; and Douglas Weitzel, treasurer.
Our next year, as Juniors r was full of activities, happiness, and homeworkfor all. We put out the first issue of the Just-Us, which became a crowning success.
Our assembly, Junor House, was proclaimed a riot, and the Class of '44 felt that
our Junior-Senior prom was a beautiful climax to a high school career. ThomasBenner was elected as captain ; William Schoonmaker, first mate ; Edward Deam,purser; and Douglas Weitzel, keeper of the log.
During our Junior year the boys were represented numerously on the athletic
teams and were praised for their intellect in scholastic endeavor. Our girls wereofficers of Pleiades, and their schoolwork was matched by none. Martha Doddswas leader of Junior Terrapin.
Upon arriving for our last year at University High, we picked Willard Jack-son as our leader ; Martha Dodds, chairman in his absence ; William Danielson,
treasurer ; and Roberta Bloom, secretary.
Our boys again captured the county championship in basketball, and with
William Schoonmaker as leader of an all-Senior squad they completed a success-
ful season. Charlotte Allen, Klaus Baer, Jewel Marco, Willard Jackson, andRoberta Bloom were mainstays of the all-school production, "Feathers in a Gale."
Elizabeth Harding ably managed the annual carnival to a glorious success. On the
Pleiades Council were Martha Dodds, Harriet Shedd, Roberta Bloom, Charlotte
Mittendorf, Janet Anderson, Barbara Werstler. Harriet Shedd and RichardThomas represented us on the Student Council, and Harriet Shedd was elected
president of the organization. Willard Jackson was elected vice-president of the
Student Council.
We wish to express our thanks to Miss Changnon, Mrs. Wilson, and Mr.Hines, who have so ably guided and advised us. We also would like to thankDr. Sanford, Mr. Howd, Mr. Higgs, Mr. Pogue, and Mr. Allen for supervising
our activities.
Douglas Weitzei,
Page Nineteen
Welcome
Forty-two Seniors of University High School welcome you to this commence-
ment program. We are assembled here to participate in certain formalities which
represent the concluding moments of our high school careers. We have all been
looking forward to this occasion.
At University High School, we have had unusual opportunities to learn those
things which our civilization can teach us. In addition, our teachers have madeparticular efforts to help us understand and work with each other. During this
time, many of our school experiences seemed only difficult—frustrating. As welook back, even those experiences are now part of a happy relationship. This mo-ment has significance for us in that many happy associations are being concluded.
A more important significance lies in the fact that immediately before each of
us, there are rapidly expanding horizons. However, for each of us, as for each
of you, life has been, and will continue to be, a succession of expanding horizons.
During the first few years of our lives, almost all of our experiences were
within a family group. The horizon extended a little beyond the household. Thencame a commencement. We started to school. There we found new playmates,
teachers, the routines, and formalities of school. We made new friends ; some
enemies. We learned to work and play together. We increased our understanding
of others in these smaller groups. In junior high school, the horizons again seemed
suddenly to expand. In high school, increased freedom has been mingled with newcombinations of duties and responsibilities.
In dealing with these successive expansions of our horizons, we have had
help and guidance from our parents, teachers, and friends. We have not always
been aware of the guidance; and on at least some occasions, we have been un-
receptive to help. Your participation in our struggles and your assistance in our
needs have made you a part of us. As we make these new beginnings, you will
go with us. We are grateful for this comradeship. We welcome you this evening.
Janet L. Anderson.
Page Twenty
Farewell
How far away seemed the climactic night of Commencement when we, the
class of '45, wandered through the halls of University High School as Freshmen
four years ago ! Four years in the future was infinity. Nevertheless, the evening
—
the moment—has arrived. We must say goodbye.
As a class we are meeting for the last time, and we cannot help but feel a
certain sadness at the passing of scenes and actions which have comprised our
high school days. It has been an enjoyable time—this fifth-score of years—and
we are reluctant to leave it behind. Only the confidence that we shall take with
us, to keep forever, a part of our University High School lightens our separation.
Friendships we have made, memories of little things—the ringing of a class bell
—
the favorite seat in the library—familiar things—these will remain.
However, high school is not the end, but only one section of the path which
leads to the ultimate goal that each of us has set. Therefore, while the separation
from our secure and familiar surroundings will be trying, the dominant note of
this evening is not sorrow at farewell, but rather the eager expectancy of the
unknown something to come. We are determined, each one of us, to look ever
forward.
Many of us will go on to college or university, some will go into the armed
forces, and others will turn immediately to civilian work. All of us will be glad
of our high school background and will try to employ it to good advantage in
the future.
Before bidding farewell, we wish to take the opportunity to thank our under-
standing advisers and teachers who imparted to us valuable tools of knowledge
and comprehension. Their sacrifice and enduring perseverence through our eight
semesters of consistant distraction we shall remember gratefully.
The inescapable second is here—goodnight, and goodbye.
Richard Sanborn Thomas
Page Twenty-one
Hatchet Oration
Ladies, Gentlemen, Seniors, Friends, and last and least, Juniors : You have
assembled tonight to witness the transference of this little implement from the
custody of the exalted and distinguished Senior Class to the hands of the un-
worthy Juniors. The Seniors know that this polished object of wood and steel
is a hatchet, symbol of authority ; to the Juniors it is merely an axe.
What does this beribboned instrument, steeped in tradition, mean to the
Seniors? I shall tell you, partly for your information, but mainly for the belated
education of the Juniors who have existed in ignorance much too long. H stands
for humility, for the freedom from pride and arrogance with which we, the
Seniors, have lived and ruled our kingdom, University High School. We have
brought honor and distinction to its halls. A stands for the outstanding athletic
ability which has been exhibited by our great class. All of the eleven members of
this year's illustrious varsity basketball team are Seniors, three of whom were so
outstanding, that they played on last year's county championship team. T is for
two, the two years that this prominent class has had possession of this hatchet. In
the entire history of University High School, we are the only class which has
had this object for more than one year. C is for the courage which the Class of 1945
exhibited in procuring this tool just two years ago tonight. // stands for happiness
—for the happy domain in which we Seniors have lived throughout these last
four years. Never has there been a moment of sadness or despair in our happy
group. E stands for the efficiency that has been exhibited on many an occasion.
During the basketball season, our boys worked as one, and as a result we won the
county championship. Our Junior prom and our yearbook with its many problems
of selling advertising, taking pictures, and compiling material, are examples of
how we all worked together with great results. T stands for tact and toil. Welabored diligently in the classroom, achieving successes such as no other class
has ever done or ever shall do.
Now, we come to the shred of a word, axe. Here, A stands for the absurdity
with which these adolescent Juniors have tried to undertake impossible tasks, such
as the lust-Us. X stands for all the missing quantities which the Juniors do not
possess but envy in others. E stands for total failure and for the extent to which
the Juniors try to exaggerate their emotions. We Seniors know that E stands for
the end of the Junior Class when they try, mind you I said "try," to emulate our
accomplishments.
Tt is with commiseration, compassion, and condolence for our beloved Senior
Hatchet, that, as the chosen representatives of the honored and esteemed Class
of 1945, T now present to you this instrument. Here is your axe, my children.
Guard it well. May you sometime prove worthy of it and of your predecessors.
Tamils G. Card
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Response to the Hatchet Oration
I receive this hatchet with the greatest of pleasure. I am humble because I
have the honor of representing the Junior Class on this auspicious occasion, and
I am full of pride because I realize that this year's Junior Class has come to the
standards symbolized by the hatchet. I feel it my duty to put this symbol to use in
explaining the circumstances of this year's Junior and Senior classes.
As each class enters University High, it might be compared to an insignificant
ripple on the ocean of life. It is like the slow but sure forming of a wave. As
Juniors, the class has reached its crest. It recognizes its obligations and sets forth
to meet them with the vigor of youth. This is a high point in the career of a high
school class. As a Senior Class the crest is passed, and it believes that it has ful-
filled it duty to the school ; it can feel proud of its accomplishments and watch
the lower classmen work.
The Class of '45 is an especially good example of the preceding statement.
Two of its most industrious and intelligent members, seeing the error of their
ways, found it convenient to move out of town. One of these members happened
to be the illustrious president of the class. Unable to find a replacement for such
an indispensable personage in its own ranks, the class was forced to fill the void
with a post-graduate student to lead it to success. But even with the excellent
leadership of a post-graduate student, the class saw that its only way to avert
bankruptcy of the U and I was to enlist the aid of the Junior Class president in
selling advertisements. When the Senior Class received the abbreviated axe last
year, it apparently believed the latter was an instrument for rug-cutting, because,
for some unexplainable reason, it managed to expend approximately twenty dol-
lars more than the amount received. Luckily they, as industrious Juniors, had been
able to accumulate enough money for their retirement as Seniors. On the other
hand, this year's Junior Class has been able to set some notable goals for its
successors. Through energetic projects the class has been able to set a record
for receipts (and expenditures) of class funds. It set another record for donations
to worthy causes, and still another for excellent entertainments given to the school.
In addition, it sponsored the most successful play in the history of University
High School. The Seniors, nevertheless, unable to trust other organizations had
to be affirmed and reaffirmed of plans for sponsoring the Junior-Senior prom.
In conclusion, I wish to say that, although these records will probably never
be broken, we of the Junior Class hope that our successors will strive continually
and hopefully to come up to these standards, and that they will be as eligible
in the receiving" of the hatchet in the following years as we have been eligible
this year.
William H. Graham
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'Great Oaks from Tiny Acorns Grow ??
Any relevancy which this quotation bears to the Senior Class of 1945 is not
accidental but altogether probable. Ahem—so you don't believe us? Well, let's
look into the future to see the Class of '45 in the sixth decade of the 20th century.
(Fanfare, please, Tony!)
Charlotte "You tell me yours, I'll tell you mine" Allen is being featured daily
on her modernized "Good Will Hour."
Joseph Ambrose, Thomas "Buda" Benner, Tony Fay, and Henry 'Alabama"Hamilton, bachelors-in-waiting, are now living in their Park Avenue penthouse.
Janet Anderson is now appearing in the traveling Charles Atlas Show, prov-
ing that "Women, you too can be strong."
Klaus "Brain" Baer, who suffered a mental relapse, is now raising pigs onhis Illinois farm.
Roberta "Bubbles" Bloom is touring Furope as the featured star of the
Ballet Russe.
Professor Frances Brigham, Ph.D., has finally completed her new book,
'William and Mary and I."
James Card and his happy "little" family can be seen riding on their motorbike built for seven.
Catherine "Clinic" Christie, noted surgeon, is now working on her newexperiment which concerns turning a man into a robot.
Willam "Hotel" Danielson now owns a chain, not of hotels, but around his
ankle. P.S. The ball comes with it.
Barbara "The Shape" Dobbins is flipping coins to decide which admiral
it shall be.
Martha "They used to call her Fatty" Dodds has just been elected "MissAmerica" for the fifth time !
Clinton "Flashbulb" Granger is now Chief Photographer for John Powers'models.
Jean Hannagan is wearing a threadbare navy wool gabardine skirt whichshe swears she made when she was a Senior in Uni High.
Elizabeth "Chem" Harding has just informed Betty Crocker that morevitamins are obtained from biscuits made with nitric acid than with baking powder.
Shirley "Giggles" Harris is now known as "The Smile."
Albert 'Windy" Helton, who has been in the Air Force since 1945, hasn't
learned to lly yet.
Doris "I hate people" Hershbarger has finally left her hermitage to becomea teacher of economics at Uni High.
Kent "Long time, no see" Hobart, who is a missionary to a south sea island,
arrived in Champaign with grass skirt, suntan, and tennis racket in tow.
Marilyn "Ace" Hudson has just completed a round-the-world rocket trip in
the record time of Wvq hours, twenty-six minutes, eight seconds, three ticks,
and two tocks.
Jeanne "Panky" Jackson is the American Ambassador to France. As a pas-
time, she works as a chorus girl at "Foliez Mergers."
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Willard "Last minute" Jackson is now No. 1 box office hit in Hollywood.He developed his technique by practicing in the Uni High dramatics productions.
Harlan Johnson, matinee idol of millions of adoring females, has added to
his laurels by swimming the English Channel for the thirteenth time.
Sanford "come closer 'cause I can't see you, Elinor" Johnston has retired
from the Merchant Marine and has settled on a south sea island.
Peter "Elite" Eessaris now directs that new Broadway success, "Sweets to
the Sweet."
Doris Maier, who is in charge of all airline hostesses, obtained this position
because she dared to step out of a plane to prove that she could land in the
hospital.
Jewel "stage prop" Marco has finally gotten her first big part on Broadway.She howls for the hounds in "The Hounds of Baskerville."
Carlotte Mittendorf Englund, torch singer, is traveling with her noted or-
chestra leader husband.
Barbara Jean Moore has just put the finishing touches on her new book,
"My Brother and I," or "It Could Happen to You."
Peter "Gosh, I'm stiff" Moyer is giving riding lessons to adoring eques-
triennes on his Teton Valley ranch.
Dolores Overmeyer has realized her ambition to be a kindergarten teacher
and has joined the faculty of Uni High.
Evelyn Patterson, the second Eillian Russell, has a fashionable studio for
Debs. She specializes in "How to get your man—and keep him."
Artie "white scarf" Reeves now follows his profession, up (and down)Hollywood and Vine, trying to convince the girls that they are photogenic.
William "Stoop" Schoonmaker no longer stoops because he has reached the
height of nine feet. His voice raised him to that pitch.
Wesley "Sandburg" Schulthes has finally been recognized as Illinois' greatest
poet. In addition, he is known by intimate friends for his rapier-like wit.
Harriet Shedd, red headed manager of the Cleveland Indians, is starring herson, Harry, at shortstop this season.
Merle "Heine" Stauffer has now become famous as the soldier who capturedHitler. Mistaken by imperial German body guards as one of themselves, he ab-ducted Der Fuehrer under their very goose steps.
Richard Thomas, after many years of trials and tribulations as sports editor
of the Chicago Tribune, has resumed the war against Indiana basketball.
Douglas Weitzel, junior partner of Weitzel and Son, Lawyers, has been con-tracted by the Hotsy Totsy Night Spot to play boogie woogie.
Mrs. Paul Hartman, the former Barbara Werstler, has been seen painting anew sign for "Hartman's Floral Shop."
We see the graying teachers of old Uni—long may they live—still waitingfor the long-needed vacations on Easter, Armistice Day, Lincoln's Birthday,Washington's Birthday, and Doc Hartley's Birthday.
We remain with foresight
—
Charlotte AllenRoberta BloomBarbara DobbinsHenry HamiltonJean HannaganDoris HershbargerWieeard JacksonHarean JohnsonJewee MarcoDolores Overmeyer
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Class Will
We, the Class of 1945, of University High School, do hereby leave the fol-
lowing bits of personality and knowledge to you, the followers in our footsteps
:
Charlotte Allen leaves to try her luck at college.
Joe Ambrose leaves for the Navy.
Janet Anderson leaves her gym shoes to the basketball team.
Klaus Baer leaves his extraordinary brain to Sidney Glenn.
Thomas Benner leaves his accent to future basketball stars.
Roberta Bloom leaves her sparkling personality to Mimi Bilderback.
James Card leaves his motorbike to anyone who wants to get around.
Catherine Christie leaves her ability in soccer to Miss Turnell.
William Danielson leaves his curly hair to Martha Paton.
Barbara Dobbins leaves her artistic ability to Frank Finch.
Martha Dodds leaves her energy to Mr. Birdzell who will need it with next
year's team.
Douglas Fay leaves his tonette to the orchestra.
Clinton Granger leaves his burned-out flash bulbs in the wastebasket.
Henry Hamilton leaves many friends.
Jean Hannagan leaves her "giddish" air to Ross Bell.
Elizabeth Harding leaves her square dancing partners in the Union Building.
Shirley Harris leaves her height to Bob Schoonmaker.
Albert Helton leaves his aviation ability to Virginia Goodwine.
Doris Hershbarger leaves her quiet ways to John Harry.
Kent Hobart leaves after just returning.
Marilyn Hudson leaves her independence to the Sub-Freshmen.
Jeanne Jackson leaves her French accent to Bill Redhed.
Willard Jackson leaves college algebra with a sigh of relief.
Harlan Johnson leaves his physique to Norman Deam.
Sanford Johnston leaves Elinor Case to Alex Katsinas.
Tikey Eessaris leaves his success as a manager to next year's Pleiades
president.
Doris Maier donates her absence slips to the paper drive.
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Jewel Marco leaves her wonderful readings still ringing in our ears.
Charlotte Mittendorf leaves her love of dancing to Orchesis.
Barbara Jean Moore leaves her poise to future practice teachers.
Peter Moyer leaves his sarcasm to Virginia Neville.
Dolores Overmeyer leaves her picture of Van Johnson to any girl who will
take care of him.
Evelyn Patterson leaves to continue Nurses' Training.
Artie Reeves leaves his wrecked cars on the scrap heap.
William Schoonmaker leaves his ability for making baskets to Fred Will.
Wesley Schulthes leaves a wealth of agriculture education to Al Ljbman.
Harriet Shedd leaves her Student Council gavel to Helen Key.
Merle Stauffer leaves his life-like figures to Barbara Clark.
Richard Thomas leaves his "get-well" cards to Barbara Garvey.
Douglas Weitzel leaves his sly remarks in class to Gilda Gluskoter.
Barbara Wertsler leaves her modeling figure to Deborah Dobbins.
Frances Brigham has already left for college.
The Senior Class leaves hearty thanks to Eddie, the janitor, for all he has
done for us.
Finally we leave our high standards, our great intellect, and our versatile
ability as goals for the Junior Class ; and hereby appoint the latter sole
executor's of this our last will and testament.
Witnessed, certified, and respectfully submitted by
Catherine Christie
Douglas FayBarbara Jean MooreWieeiam SchoonmakerMeree Stauffer
Barbara WersteER
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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOLUrbana, Illinois
Baccalaureate Service
SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 1945, 8 P. M.Smith Memorial Hall
Processional—"March," from Athalie MendelssohnMiss Velma Irene Kitchell
Invocation—The Reverend Herbert L. Miller,
Emanuel Memorial Episcopal Church, Champaign
Hymn—"America the Beautiful" Ward
The Audience
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain
!
America ! America
!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea !
O beautiful for patriot dreamThat sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears
!
America ! America
!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea
!
Scripture—The Reverend Mr. Miller
Sermon—The Reverend James Hine,
McKinley Memorial Presbyterian Church, Champaign
P>Enediction—The Reverend Mr. Miller
Commencement Exercises
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1945, 8 P. M.Smith Memorial Hall
Processional—"Marche Pontificale" de la TombelleMiss Velma Irene Kitchell
Invocation—The Reverend Father McGinn,St. Patrick's Church, Urbana
Welcome—Janet Anderson
Piano 5olo—"Valse Brilliante in A-Flat," Op. 34, No. 1 ChopinKenneth Douglas Weitzel
Address—Professor Edwin H. Reeder, College of Education"Land of Hope and Glory" lihjar
Mixed Chorus
FAREWELL—Richard Sanborn ThomasPresentation oe Diplomas—Dean Thomas E. Benner
Benediction—The Reverend Father McGinn
Page Twenty-eight
First Rozv—Virginia Emly, Ann Barnhart, Virginia Goodwine, Helen Key, Elinor Case, AnnRovelstad, Alex Katsinas, Bob Andrew, Bill Redhed, Katherine Hutchinson.
Second Rozv—Edmund Hood, Mr. Birdzell, Klaus Baer, Dick Noel, Ross Bell, Bob Fessler,
Al Libman, John Burcham, Tony Schlorff, Geitel Winakor, Barbara Ann Garvey,Mrs. Swindell.
Third Rozv—Mary Lou Warmouth, Marian Weed, Miriam Workman, Mary Helen Kane,Ruth Stouffer, Hortense Brigham, Ann Kamerer, Marjorie Hudson, Martha Deam.
Junior Class History
The Juniors began the school year under the leadership of Bill Graham,president. Ann Rovelstad was elected vice-president ; Bob Fessler, treasurer ; andRuth Stouffer, secretary. In the Student Council, the class was represented byRoss Bell and Helen Key.
The traditional Junior activities were efficiently handled. The class sold
candy after school and other edibles at games. The Just-Us was continued to
advantage, and all technical aspects of the University High School play wereadministered by the Juniors. During all these activities, the class was guided byMrs. Swindell and Mr. Birdzell.
A colorful Christmas dance in the Union Building was one of the social
events sponsored by the Juniors. This established a new precedent for all-school
parties. Of course, the summit of achievement was the Junior-Senior prom.
Finding success in every activity they chose to enter, the Class of '46 expect
to do big things as Seniors!
GEITEL Winakor
Page Thirty
Junior Class Poem
We are the Juniors.
"What have you done," you ask,
"That you so proudly boast, 'We are the Juniors' ?
What claim have you to honor?"
We, proud upholders of our heritage
As students in this ivy-covered schooi,
What have we done?
Hear, then
!
We have given of our wealth,
Though it be scanty,
To the War Fund
;
We have given a prom,
A Christmas dance;
We have kept Just-Us a paper to be proud of;
We have added gaiety and sparkle to all we did.
WE ARE THE JUNIORS !
Now, we are about to take our place as the Senior Class,
Aware of our experiences, our imperfections.
Grant us strength and wisdom;
We shall continue to uphold our heritage
!
Barbara Ann Garvey
^ ^
Page Thirty-one
First Rozv—Gilda Gluskoter, Margo Glenn, Wilma Albrecht, Margaret Edwards, KatherineKunza, Lou Ann Bailey, Virginia Neville, Jean Clark, Marjorie Wolcott, Eddie Chin,
Mr. Zickgraf.
Second Row—Sidney Glenn, Gerry Johnson, Donald Mover, Burton Wolfman, Bill Allen,
Tom Moore, Bob Schoonmaker, Jim Casteel, Terry Quirke, Nathan Workman, JohnKarraker, Ted Anderson, Roger Bray.
Third Rozv—Miss Iball, Betty Wheeler, Irene Barnhart, Mary Oliviero, Ellen Gernon, AudreyGreenman, Joanne Wright, Patsy Price, Sue Rovelstad, Nancy Gilbert, CharleueSadorus.
Sophomore Class PoemLast Year, when we were Freshmen,
Some doubt was held that weWould someday blossom forth into
The Soph'mores you now see.
But somehow we all made the grade,
And on the threshold stand
Of that most honorable realm,
The upperclassman land.
We hope that by the grace of heaven
We'll graduate in '47.
Roger Bray
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Sophomore Class History
The Sophomore Class launched upon an exciting school year with William
Allen, president, to lead us. Assisting him in class duties were Margaret Glenn,
vice-president;Joanne Wright, secretary ; Gerry Johnson, treasurer ; and Ellen
Gernon and Roger Bray, Student Council representatives. Miss Mary Iball and
Dr. P. L,. Zickgraf were our capable advisers.
Besides pursuing ardently our studies, we felt the urge for social activities.
Our first "fling" was a gay Sadie Hawkins dance held on November 18, in the
music room. This proved to be lots of fun and a welding factor for the members
of the class.
The approaching basketball season found Sophomore boys making a name
for themselves on the reserve team. At the same time Sophomore girls were active
in Pleiades and were represented on its council by Nancy Gilbert. In intramural
sports all members of the class participated in badminton, volleyball, basketball,
or in a variety of other sports. Junior Terrapin, girls' honorary swimming group,
boasted three members from our class. Patricia Price was manager, while Mar-
garet Glenn and Ellen Gernon were members. Another interest exhibited by the
girls was a knitting club, which met in the homes of various members on Mondayafternoons. This proved most successful during the first semester, and through it
were strengthened the bond of friendship among the girls.
The class sponsored two after-game hops, one following the Uni High-Philo
and the other after the Uni High-Tolono game. Our major social function of
the year was the colorful May dance, which was an all-school affair. The selec-
tion of a May queen and her court attendants added a regal touch and sparkle
to the event. Our class social activities were concluded finally with a gala picnic,
at which marshmallows and wieners abounded.
One factor has been obvious this year : that the Sophomores of '45 are united
in spirit and interests and already have ambition and desire to fulfill their future
school obligation in true "Junior fashion."
Carol Thomas
Pac/e Thirty-three
First Rozv—Helen Howe, Alice Anthony, Ann Fulrath, Marilyn Daniels, Melissa Dobbins,Nancy Defibaugh, Janet Greenlees, Peggy Pitcher.
Second Row—Martha Bell, Shirley Collins, Nancy Matheny, Carolyn Clark, Cordelia San-born, Cynthia Baldwin, Barbara Clark, Martha Paton, Mimi Bilderback, Miss Boden-bach.
Third Row—Chuck Cogswell, Jay Schulthes, John Harry, Thelbert Matlock, Bob Sonderskov,Harold Scott, Kyle Robeson, Norman Smith, Jimmy Copeland, Jack Hoagland.
Fourth Row—Bud Mittendorf, Donald Dodds, Emory Kemp, Don Johnson, Myron Green-man, Richard Parkhill, John Bailar, Edward Sachar.
Freshman Class History
Under the able direction of Mr. Wolfgang Kuhn, Miss Florence Bodenbach.
and Miss Velma Kitchell, the Freshman Class experienced a successful year at
University High School. Our activities were under the guidance of President
Norman Smith and Vice-President Melissa Dobbins. Bob Sonderskov took care
of our finances, and Cynthia Baldwin recorded all of our transactions in her
secretary's book. John Harry and Carolyn Clark represented us in Student Council.
On December 8th, we sponsored a hop after the Homer game. For the carni-
val, April 14th, the Freshman girls entertained with tumbling acts.
John Harry, Bud Mittendorf, and Harold Scott played on the reserve
basketball team.
B has been a very happy year for us all. We are looking forward to greater
progress and prosperity in our Sophomore year.
Mimi Bilderback
Page Thirty-four
The Good Ship '48
The sea is rocking mightily.
The tempest swells like an angry giant.
Breakers come roaring triumphantly up to the beach,
Only to crash resoundingly upon the reefs.
But the good ship '48 is built of the strongest wood,
Built by the Class of '48 through unceasing hardships and struggles,
Built by hands that would not cease doing their duty.
The ship is launched !
How proud we are of our unceasing handiwork
!
And now we board her, very reluctantly,
For it is the last time that we shall ever see the land of the Freshmen which weare leaving.
The anchor is lifted, the sails are set, and we're off to a new land to conquer.
The night is stormy.
The lightning flashes like the fiery tongues of dragons.
The thunder crashes like a huge boulder being rolled down a rocky mountain side.
The waves are turbulent and dash madly against the ship,
As if trying to make the very spikes wear loose.
But the good ship '48 plows steadily onward through the angry, seething mass.
At last a thin, green patch breaks up on the horizon,
And the sun comes up like a trembling organ bursting into music.
The ship scrapes upon the land, and her crewmen tumble out, eager to feel the
cool grass and real land under their feet once more.
The sea is blue and calm ; the sun shines brightly upon it and the green grass of
the land.
The good ship '48 and all her crew stand proudly in this haven,
Having triumphantly achieved their goal.
James Copeland
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First Row—Norman Deam, L,arry Kettelkamp, Jimmy Ayars, Tommy Debevoise, Mary JeanKudo, Deborah Dobbins.
Second Row—Tommy Cole, Dorothy Matlock, Mary Ruth Tate, Roberta Rosecrans, AnnetteRodebush, Mrs. Gribanovsky.
Third Row—Brice Harris, Ben Harris, Chuck Keener, Frank Finch, Diamando Tomaras,Richard Earle, Robert Buley.
Sub-Freshman Class History
The Sub-Freshman Class of 1944-45 had twenty pupils. We elected Larry
Kettelkamp, president; Brice Harris, vice-president; Thomas Cole, secretary;
and Mary Ruth Tate, treasurer.
We gave a masquerade party Saturday, November 4 ; on Friday, December
15, we invited our mothers to our English class, and Sub-Freshman girls in Miss
Bodenbach's home economics class gave a tea afterwards. We had a box supper
Friday, February 16, and gave a party for the incoming Sub-Freshmen on
Tuesday, May 26.
Larry Kuttlekamp
Page Thirty-six
Sub-Freshman Class Poem
We, the Sub-Freshmen of Uni High,
Walk through the halls with our heads in the sky,
Thinking of hist'ry and math and such,
And wondering if these things matter so much.
When we realize that they do
—
Then we can be Freshmen too.
We have had a happy year
With our teachers to make clear
Things we do not understand :
Boundaries and tracts of land.
In our little roomy den (109 to you)
We the Subs, the double ten,
Worked the whole year through.
But we still had time to play,
Sometimes during every day.
We, the Sub-Freshmen of Uni High,
Will be Seniors by and by.
If, for that, we can prepare,
So our Senior year will fare,
As our first, Sub-Freshman year,
Then we need not have a fear.
DlAMANDO TOMARAS
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First Roz^—Jimmy Ayars, Harriet Shedd, John Harry Melissa Dobbins, Brice Harris,Ellen Gernon.
Second Roiv—Carolyn Clark, Mr. Allen, Norman Smith, Roger Bray, Mr. Engle, AnnRovelstad.
Third Rozv—MaTgo Glenn, Bill Allen, Dick Thomas, Helen Key, Ross Bell, Bill Jackson,Martha Dodds.
Student Council
This year, more than ever before, the Student Council has proved its worth
as the student government of University High School. A new simplified consti-
tution was ratified, important changes were made in the organization, money-
making projects were evaluated, elections were conducted, the social calendar
was set up, dances were financed, Red Cross drives were conducted, and general
service was rendered to the school. All problems of an all-school nature were
considered, and attempts were made to find solutions for them. The Student
Council kept in contact with local councils and took an active part in the District
Convention.
The Student Council was capably led by Harriet Shedd, president ; Willard
Jackson, vice-president ; Ann Rovelstad, secretary ; and Roger Bray, treasurer.
Mr. Engle was the faculty adviser.
Page Thirty-eight
One of the students' best friends around Uni High
is the cheerful gent who wields the brooms and mops
in our halls and classrooms. Known to us only as
"Eddie", he always has a smile and a greeting for
each and every one. It is Eddie who has let the for-
getful basketball boy into school after five o'clock,
so that he might get his books and coat from his locker.
And Eddie was the person responsible for the success-
ful fulfilment of the Pleiades initiation as originally
planned. To one who has been helpful whenever pos-
sible, and friendly at all times, we say, "Thanks, Eddie,
thanks a lot for all you have done for us."
Page Thirty-nine
First Rozv—Shirley Collins, Ann Fulrath, Mary Ann Jordan, Barbara Jean Moore, Jean Jack-son, Barbara Clark, Janet Greenlees, Ann Rovelstad, Barbara Dobbins, Barbara AnnGarvey, Catherine Kunza, Martha Bell.
Second Rozu—Charlotte Mittendorf, Barbara Werstler, Hortense Brigham, Charlotte Allen,
Sue Rovelstad, Elinor Case, Margaret Glenn, Virginia Neville, Martha Dodds, MaryHelen Kane, Gilda Gluskoter, Mary Ruth Tate.
Third Rozv—Miss Kitchell, Martha Paton, Nancy Matheny, Carolyn Clark, Cordelia San-born, Bill Schoonmaker, Doug Weitzel, Bob Schoonmaker, Jim Casteel, Tony Fay,Martha Deam, Alice Anthony, Marilyn Daniels, Mr. Kuhn.
Fourth Rozv—John Harry, Terry Quirke, Albert Helton, Roger Bray, Sammie Johnston,Bill Jackson, Pete Moyer, Tom Moore, Bob Andrew, Don Johnson.
Mixed Chorus
Under the direction of Mr. Kuhn and accompanied
by Miss Kitchell, the fifty-two members of mixed
chorus blended their voices each Tuesday and Thurs-
day morning. The first appearance of the chorus was
in the Thanksgiving assembly. It also participated in
the Christmas program and the County Music Festival.
The officers elected by the mixed chorus were as fol-
lows : Charlotte Allen, president ; Helen Key, vice-
president; Jim Casteel, secretary, and Peter Moyer,
treasurer.
I'aac Forty
First Rozv—Virginia Goodwine, Miriam Workman, Cynthia Baldwin, Harriet Shedd, Bar-bara Ann Garvey, Sally Davison.
Second Rozv—Ann Rovelstad, Roberta Rosecrans, Carolyn Clark, Bill Allen, Marjorie Wol-cott, Wilma Albrecht, Mr. Kuhn.
Third Rozv—Bob Andrew, Tony Fay, John Karraker, Bill Jackson, Tom Moore, TerryQuirke.
Orchestra
The orchestra has shown marked improvement this
year—the result of steadfast, hard work. The members
have been willing to practice faithfully at home and
then apply themselves diligently to the two full or-
chestra rehearsals during the week.
At several assemblies and special programs this year,
the orchestra has provided good entertainment for the
students, parents, and teachers of University High
School.
The orchestra is appreciative of Mr. Wolfgang
Kuhn's patient direction this year, and is looking for-
ward to next year with the anticipation of an even
more successful season.
Page Forty-one
First Row—Virginia Emly, Barbara Ann Garvey, Marian Workman, Martha Deam, DorothyAdams, Katherine Hutchinson, Miriam Weed, Hortense Brigham, Alex Katsinas.
Second Row—Ann Kamerer, Bob Fessler, Helen Key, Janet Anderson, Elinor Case, JohnBurcham, Al Libman, Virginia Goodwine, Miss Stupka.
Just- Us
The Just-Us staff has worked steadfastly while writing about events and
happenings of Uni High—publishing the news. With the help of Miss Baum and
Miss Stupka, the Juniors have learned how a newspaper is put together and
edited into final form. This task should furnish much valuable experience to fu-
ture members of the U and I staff.
Editor Miriam Workman
Assistant Editor Barbara Garvey
Girls' Sports Hortense Brigham
Boys' Sports.. Alexander Katsinas
Social Editor Elinor Case
Art Editor Geitel Winakor
Circulation Manager Robert Fessler
Page Fort y two
The Park BenchFive board feet of lumber and twenty pounds of iron—that to
the casual observer, is the sum and substance of a park bench. Morethan that, however, is one of these outdoor sofas ; it is a thing of
character and an object of many uses.
Scrutinize it closely! See that scratch on the left front leg?
That was acquired on the afternoon of a school picnic. The leg of
an inverted park bench makes an extremely efficient coke-bottle
opener.
Now look at those initials, carved during the course of a soft
moonlit evening. This bench is a keeper of secrets.
And did you ever think of a park bench as an anchor to hold
fast the end of a dog leash? What better way to take care of a
pooch while its mistress is talking to her policeman?
A park bench can be a booby trap, too ; seat slats—wet paint
—
disaster ! Invariably the paint is green and does not match the
victim's apparel.
To a tramp, the park bench is home for a night ; to a prankster,
there is nothing better for draping over statues. Oh, yes, a park
bench may also be used by a person who wishes just to sit.
Richard Thomas, Senior
Mademoiselle Fall
Mademoiselle Fall kissed the leaves and left a trace of lipstick
on each one.
Barbara Jean Moore, Senior
Page Forty-three
Nothing
Nothing is very interesting. It is the ingredient of the hole in the doughnut.
The world was made of nothing, and there was quite a bit of nothing left over
so that is why there is so much nothing in the world today. Nothing makes up
the middle of a post-hole. A vacuum is just crammed full of nothing. Nothing
is what a mischievous boy says he is doing when his mother questions him. Noth-
ing is what I like to do most of the time, and that is what my father says I
shall amount to. Dehydrated water has a lot of nothing in it. This is what I
usually find when I come home late for supper. The little man that wasn't there
and Harvey, the six-foot rabbit, ride around on miniature nothings. Frameless
glasses without lenses consist entirely of genuine nothing. This, also, is what
students usually do in study hall. Nothing is signified by putting it inside a circle
called a zero. One of the most popular methods of expressng nothing is the use
of the letters 'e", "t", and "c" in that order followed by a period. So you see
nothing is really many things.
Wiixiam Graham, Junior
^Corn
Stately waving plant
Colored like the dandelion
Husk, cob, grain, and silk
Bar of yellow
Drops of gold
World-famous soldier.
Sub-Freshman Class
Afterthought
In the dark jungle path where he lay sprawled,
He found he could even smile as he recalled
How in the past, that seemed a little dim,
He once had thought no bullet meant for him.
Jf;an Hannagan, Senior
Pacic Forty-four
This Is America
There will be a hush that deepens with the night
as the noisy tremors of a world at war subside. Again
peace and security will reign, and mankind will once
more live with dignity and pride in the clean, clear
atmosphere of triumph over tyranny. As this year
proceeds, hope is justifiably strong in the heart of
every American. This hope is that a great new epoch
in the affairs of men and nations may not be too far
away—that out of the cruelty of this war will flow a
worthy and lasting peace. Yes, this Amerca, now and
forever.
Dolores Overmeyer, Senior
^
All My Life
We were leaving this place so dear to us. I had
spent all my life here. The places we used to go and
the things we used to do—that was all over now, wewere going to some land unknown by me and myfellow friends,—Some of them came back, others
—
others we shall never forget ; we shall always look
back to those men who gave their lives so that our
children might live in peace and love their neighbors.
We owe much to these men, their brave hearts and
souls.
William Schoon maker, Senior
Page Forty-five
Raindrops On Autumn Leaves
The sparkle of raindrops on autumn leaves
Reminds me of a piece of ore
With emeralds within,
Waiting for someone to pick it
And see its wealth
!
Larry Kettexkamp, Sub-Freshman
uS"
He Who Walks On Padded PawsCat walks on little padded paws,
His charging eyes alert
;
The mouse lies dead upon the floor,
Her little form inert.
Short hours ago she was alive
And scurrying about,
But in this house so new to her
And hiding in the dark,
Was he, the cat,
His claws unsheathed, his golden fur
Upright upon his back.
He bides his time, then shifts his weight
;
Closer and closer she comes
;
He springs ! He strikes ! With flying gait
He charges down the hall
!
He sniffs her little quivering form
;
It is as though the fiery storm
Has left him ! but a lovely cat,
A gorgeous Persian without flaws,
He who walks on padded paws,
He who killed within the hall,
Beloved by his mistress,
Praised by all.
Even though he breaks the laws,
He who walks on padded paws
Will be loved and will be praised,
For his cruel and stealthy ways.
DlAMANDO ToMARAS, Sltb-Frcsll DUlll
Page Forty six
Tragedy
The jungle steamed silently under the molten rays of the blood-
red Brazilian sun. Scores of azure-hued insects flitted incessantly
about the small clearing. Now and then a raucous call of a strange
bird floated down from the top of the tall cliff which overlooked
the tiny break in the vast jungle. Suddenly, the bushes on one side
of the clearing parted, and an unkempt, haggard-looking white man,
staggered under the weight of a large pack, made his way into the
clearing. With a sigh of satisfaction, he dropped his unwieldy bur-
den to the ground and proceeded to examine an ancient parchment
which he took from inside his shirt. Apparently satisfied by his ex-
amination, he walked slowly toward the base of the towering cliff
and began to thrash around in the dense undergrowth. Abruptly, a
shout of joy broke from his lips as he found that which he sought
—
a small, dark opening in the side of the hill. Eagerly, he plunged
both arms deep into the yawning cavity and withdrew them spilling-
over with ancient gold coins. Laughing hysterically, he reached
greedily for more of the golden treasure. Suddenly, he gave a
violent start, and an expression of amazement akin to terror flashed
upon his swarthy face. Slowdy he lurched to his feet and stared
dumbly at the trickle of blood which dripped slowly from the closely-
set punctures on his rapidly swelling and blackening arm. As though
unable to comprehend what had happened, he stood gazing vacantly
at the ground as the deadly Bushmaster glided into the tangled vege-
tation, and then, with a convulsive shudder, he fell face-downward
upon the glittering heap of precious metal. The many-colored insects
had vanished, and overhead, a vulture circled lazily in the sky.
Wizard Jackson, Senior
Page Forty-seven
Despair
I don't want to live a life—now,
All it holds is solitude and strife—now.
I don't need a word by which to learn
That I'm alone, no place to turn,
For my heart's already told me so.
You don't see how, but I really know.
There's nothing now for which to look ahead
For I know now—I know that he is dead.
Charlotte MittendorE, Senior
^OCTOBER
An intricate pattern of leafless branches
etched on the moon.
Marilyn Hudson, Senior
^Shorty
"Shorty," the lankiest gangling guy this side of the Rockies, spat dejectedly
and stalked out the adobe door in the direction of the corral. The morning sun
was just coming over the mountains, and its first rays played on his deeplv ridged
face and made his firmly set jaw seem even sharper. He looked around pene-
tratingly with his steel-blue eyes until be caught sight of his horse. It was a
paint, full of the same apparent untiringness as that of his master. The cool
morning breeze scattered "Shorty's" sunburned, ironish-colored hair as he opened
the corral gate and unhitched his lariat from his saddle. With the ease that comes
from continual usage, he roped and saddled his horse. He swung himself lazily
into the saddle and rode silently off towards the distant blue haze of the Rockies.
Robert Fesslkr, Junior
Page Forty-eight
Individualism
America has believed that in differentiation, not in uniformity, lies the path
of progress. A citizen of the United States is not thought of as just a cog in
the vast wheel of progress, but as an individual with his own thoughts, tastes, and
reactions. Each individual may express himself by freedom of worship, freedom
of speech, and freedom of the press. By using these rights, each American citizen
continues his progress, proves the ideal of individualism.
Martha Dodds, Senior
Light
Who knows what comes with the Dawn,
Or what she has to sell?
Who knows sweet music of her song?
The tide of life will tell.
Who knows God's wish for me and thee,
Or when our life shall ebb?
He alone can have the key.
Who knows ?
Barbara Dobbins, Senior
«/*
Will The Darkness Never Cease?
Will this darkness never cease?
Black, forbidding, damp, and dreary,
On and on yet never stopping
—
Will there never be a peace?
Is there naught but wind and rain ?
Winter's whip, a slashing fury,
Whipping, stripping, always striking
—
Will it e'er be calm again?
Yes, soon will break the glorious light.
Shining clearly, beckoning ever
All the sad, the weak, the weary.
Yes, spring is here—cast out the night
!
Barbara WerstlER, Senior
Page Forty-nine
First Row—William Danielson, Alan Libman, John Harry, Ann Rovelstad, Roberta Bloom,Jewel Marco.
Second Rozv—Willard Jackson, Klaus Baer, Charlotte Allen, Helen Key, Miss Baum.
All-School PlayWith "frills and feathers" the University High School production of
"Feathers in a Gale," by Pauline Jamerson and Reginald Lawrence, was pre-
sented under the direction of Miss Baum, April 7, in Gregory Hall, before an
amused and responsive audience. The play of 1804 vintage centers around three
widows who are to be sold at public auction unless one or all of them find a
husband. Matilda and Phoebe are living off the bounty of Annabelle. Mr.
Thatcher, the parson, is about to propose to Annabelle when a roving sea cap-
tain, Seth Barnabas, puts into port. The complications that follow make this one
of the cleverest plays ever given by University High School students.
The cast was as follows
:
Matilda Phinney Charlotte Allen
Phoebe Fuller Jewel Marco
Jeb Hibbitt. Klaus Baer
Lucy Abner Helen Key
Annabelle Hallock Ann Rovelstad
Captain Ebenezer John Harry
Rev. David Thatcher Alan Libman
Captain Seth Barnabas Willard Jackson
fosiah Abner William I )anielson
Mrs. Spoor.. Roberta Bloom
Abigail Nancy Gilbert
Past Fifty
First Roz^'—Annette Rodebush, Jane Graham, Mary Jean Kudo, Sally Davison, Mary RuthTate, Tommy Cole.
Second Row—Frank Finch, Jewel Marco, Charlotte Allen, Barbara Jean Moore, DorothyMatlock, Miss Baum.
Dramatics
The Dramatics Club of Uni High meets every
Wednesday at 3 :20 in room 205 under the direction
of Miss Margarete Baum. The president is Jewel
Marco, and the secretary is Mary Ruth Tate.
We have worked on pantomime, on short impromptu
plays, and on facial expression. One of our exercises
is called the "mirror." Two people face each other.
One changes his expression, and the other follows as
if he were a mirror. This is fun.
We welcome all new members.
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Activities
Cowboy dancing was the most energetic activity. The thirty- four participants
met in the gym, where they danced to the calls of Miss Turnell. A few of the
advanced dancers also tried their hand at callings. Cowboy dancing did not con-
tinue the second semester.
The war discussion group was one of the busiest activities. This club saw
movies, had several discussions led by student chairmen, and heard several speak-
ers. Their outstanding guest speakers were Mr. Wang, who told them about the
political troubles of China; and Mr. Meteyka, who talked to the club about the
governments of Germany and Japan.
The ping pong activity expanded to include several other games. Badminton
seemed to be the most popular game. Tournaments among the members encour-
aged each to do his best. The wide variety of recreational events made this
activity popular with those who like active sports.
The aeronautics club worked navigation problems, studied aerodynamics,
made airplane models, and saw many films and film strips. The group was com-
posed of underclassmen who were interested in aeronautics, but whose schedules
did not permit them to be in the regular aeronautics class.
The members of the science club engaged in individual experiments in the
various fields of science. It was not unusual to find one person working with
explosives, another working wth electricity, and still another doing a biology
experiment.
The chess club had fewer members this year, but they had the same enthusi-
asm as former members have had. No regular tournament was held, although
there was competition among the participants. When an evenly matched game
was being played, this was the quietest group.
The art group was able to try many types of artistic creation. Block printing,
leather tooling, modeling, and all types of painting, were available to any student
who joined this activity.
Page Fifty-two
First Rozv—Pete Moyer, Tony Fay, Joe Ambrose, Sammie Johnston, Ed Deam, Wes Schul-thes.
Second Rozv—Mr. Birdzell, Tom Benner, Bill Schoonmaker, Doug Weitzel, Jim Card, Bill
Jackson, Tyke Eessaris, Mr. Robert Allen.
PlayersCaptain Bill Schoonmaker, a returned letterman, led the team through a very successful
season and was an excellent leader as well as a fine player. Always at his best when the
going was toughest, Bill's height, drive, and scoring ability made him one of the outstanding
centers in the state. "Stoop's" place will be difficult to fill, and he will always be remem-bered as one of Uni High's most capable players.
Bill Jackson was the other returned letterman from 1944's Championship team. Bill's
previous experience and his defensive ability made him one of our most dependable regulars
throughout the season.
Tom Benner, well-known for his spectacular corner shots, reached his peak duringthe latter half of the season. His cooperative spirit, as well as his potent scoring, made Toma good teammate.
Doug Weitzel's height and rebounding ability made him a valuable asset to the teamat all times. Doug improved rapidly all year, and he contributed much to a successful season.
Sanford Johnston, although not a high scorer, could always be counted on to comethrough in a pinch with one of his famous long shots. Sam stood out in defense and set upmany scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Ed Deam, the Captain-elect, was a consistent performer from his forward spot, andhe has a deadly one-hand shot from the free throw area. Dots of luck to you, "Greek," andwe're counting on you to help bring about our third ANNUAL, victory assembly next year.
Peter Moyer made up what he lacked in height by his scrappiness and never-give-upattitude. His one-hand shot was well-developed, and when "hot," Pete "swished 'em" from all
angles.
Tony Fay's fine shooting eye and highly developed sense of humor made him a
valuable squad member. Tony performed well all season and was especially outstanding in
the Mahomet game.Marian Johnson, playing his first year on the Varsity Squad, was a capable per-
former from his guard position. A senior this year, Harlan's fighting spirit and aggressiveplay will be missed next year.
Jim Card and Wes Schulthcs, reserve centers, had perhaps the toughest assignmentsof any two centers in the County—guarding Bill Schoonmaker every night in practice, Jimimproved greatly this year and developed a good shot with either hand. Wes was alwaysready to praise a good play; his good nature won for him the esteem of his teammates,
Page Fifty-four
The SeasonThe 1944-45 edition of the County Champs started the season off with a bang by
defeating a small but scrappy Ogden squad, 59-26. Bill Schoonmaker led the way with 21
points, followed by Ed Deam and Bill Jackson with 10 points each, while the team as a
whole shot a snappy .500 per cent.
Captain Bill and Doug Weitzel sparked the team to its second victory over Bellflower,
45-19, with 14 and 8 points, respectively.
Uni High encountered its first real competition of the season in a strong Rantoul
team, and bowed 28-26. The only bright light in an otherwise dismal picture was "Stoop's"
16 points.
After defeating Buckley, 28-17, in a slow game, the Stoughton Street cagers suffered
their second loss of the year at the hands of Catlin, to the tune of 27-22.
Rounding into mid-season form, Uni High defeated Fisher, 50-39 ; Philo, 34-26, andHomer, 41-32, in three well-played games. Captain Schoonmaker led with 21 points against
Fisher and 12 against Homer, while Bill Jackson was high with 13 against Philo. Theywere ably assisted by Ed Deam's 10 points in the Homer game, and Pete Moyer's 9 against
Philo.
A rugged Danville quintet handed the team its third loss at Danville, 55-35. Bill
Schoonmaker was high scorer for the game, with 20 points, but his teammates could not
equal the more balanced Danville attack.
Journeying to Sidney, the Orange and Blue cagers romped over the home team, 52-35,
in a last warm-up before the Mount Vernon Holiday Tournament.
Flash ! Ice storm hits Mount Vernon, as Salem defeats Uni High, 52-46, despite the
de-icing effect of Bill Schoonmaker's 27 points.
After defeating Tolono, 41-31 on Friday, Coach Birdzell's charges traveled to Long-view on Saturday. After a slow first half, the team started rolling, and came out on the long
end of a 47-34 score. Tom Benner was particularly outstanding in this game, and his 15
points were essential to the victory.
A weak Onarga Military team was easily defeated, 56-24, in the last game before the
County Tournament. Mr. Schulthes' jokes were the highlight of this trip.
Having beaten Monticello, 48-26, the team encountered Sadorus, and suffered a 44-34
defeat. The small gym, the hot shooting of an inspired Sadorus team, and the lack of fight
shown by the boys all contributed to the loss.
In a preview of the Regional Tournament, Uni High defeated a fighting St. Josephteam, 38-25.
The County Champs next engaged Villa Grove, the Okaw Valley Champs, in aninfantile paralysis benefit game. Although losing, 48-43, the team played well and, given a
few breaks, might easily have won.
Following a 51-31 victory over a small Onarga quintet, the unsung heroes got their
big chance. The varsity reserves played all- but 4 minutes against Mahomet, and kept the
game well under control. Tony Fay's 11 points led the team to a 40-30 victory.
In the last scheduled game before the tournament play, Uni High outlasted Hoopeston,52-49, in a nip-and-tuck contest. Captain Bill hit his all-time high in this game with 32 points.
After trouncing St. Joseph, 41-21, in the opening game of the Champaign RegionalTournament, University High bowed to an aggressive Champaign High team which even-tually placed second in the State Tournament. The score, 64-32, does not necessarily indicate
the comparative caliber of the two teams, as our boys played poorly in places, and Champaignwas "hot." The boys hated to close the basketball season by losing in this fashion, but nohard feelings were created.
The team has greatly appreciated the support given by parents, teachers, and class-
mates this year. We feel that many of our victories were partially due to the loyal fans whocheered us on. Thanks a million
!
Joe Ambrose, although unable to complete the season, was a valuable team memberand a dependable player. Joe's determination and alert brand of ball more than made up forhis lack of height, and many times he came through with points when they were needed.
Coach Robert Allen's Reserve squad had a fairly successful season, winning 8 gameswhile losing 9. These boys will all be back next year and, with the one returning letterman,will form next year's team. The reserve squad was composed of the following boys : Bill
Allen, Ted Anderson, Jim Casteel, John Harry, Gerry Johnson, Bud Mittendorf, Tom Moore.Donald Moyer, Hale Newcomer, Dick Noel, Harold Scott, and Fred Will.
Tikey Lessaris and Al Eibman handled the managers' duties this year and did a swelljob. Tike's good humor and friendly attitude will be missed, but Al will be back next yearto keep the players amused with his unlimited supply of jokes.
The cheerleading situation should be well taken care of next year, as CheerleadersRuth Stouffer, Martha Deam, Audrey Greenman, Joanne Wright, Melissa Dobbins, MarilynDaniels, and Hale Newcomer will be back. They did an excellent job, and the team appre-ciated their efforts.
Page Fifty-five
Upper Left—"The Greek," holding hands during the Ogden game, while Pete and Jim look on.
Upper Right—Sam snares a rebound.
Lozuer Left—"Stoop" uses his "boarding-house reach."
Lower Center—It was a nice try, anyway. Maybe Bill's expression scared him out of it !
Lower Right—Captain Bill.
Page Fifty-six
Air. Lynn Gibbs of Rantoul, President of the C.C.H.S.A., presents Captain Bill Schoonmakerwith the trophy for first place place in the 1945 County Tournament.
Champaign County TournamentIn the second game of the 1945 County Tournament, Uni High defeated Ogden,
44-32. Although the Ogden team threw a scare into our boys by jumping to a 4-0 lead, little
trouble was encountered during the balance- of the game.
It was a different story, however, against Homer. Playing against an inspired team,the Orange and Blue were hard put to eke out a 28-27 victory. Homer played a very tight
zone in order to hold down Bill Schoonmaker; nevertheless, the big center scored 18 points.
In the semi-final round, the team repeated an earlier victory over Longview, 32-25.
After trailing by five points at the quarter, the boys built up a two-point half-time lead, thanksto several corner shots by Tom Benner and some good work by Sam Johnson. The twoteams played on even terms for the next eight minutes, but a last quarter rally decided the
game in our favor.
Duplicating the 1944 tournament, University High engaged Rantoul in the cham-pionship game, and to the surprise of some 44 of 57 entrants in the guessing contest whoreached the finals, our team was victorious, 32-30. Captain Bill Schoonmaker put in thewinning basket (his seventh of the game) with 30 seconds to play, after Doug Weitzel'srebound had brought about a 30-30 tie. Important factors in the victory were Bill's 18
points, his and Doug's aggressive rebounding, Tom Benner's and Ed Deam's alert brand ofball, and the defensive work of Guards Sam Johnston and Bill Jackson.
The road to a second county championship contained many more obstacles than didthe road which led to Uni High's first championship. This year, it was an uphill fight, andthe team went into the final game as the underdog. In the words of Coach Birdzell, "Theboys had a goal ; hard work and unswerving purpose enabled them to attain it."
Page Fifty-seven
Track—1944
The 1944 track squad had one of the most successful seasons
in recent years, losing only two scheduled meets while winning five.
Triumphs were registered over Tolono and Sidney, 104-30-8 ; Aller-
ton, 711-41 ; Sadorus and St. Joe, 65-42-35 ; Mahomet and Homer,
100-22-11; and Danville, 67-45.
Perhaps the highlight of the year was the County Track Meet,
in which University High School placed second to Rantoul, 47-44.
This represented quite an improvement over the dual meet between
the two schools which Rantoul won, 86-31. Uni High's individual
champions in the county were Captain Phil Hartman, 880 ; Morris
Butsch, shot put and pole vault ; Dean Collins, high hurdles ; and
Dave Fulrath, high jump. Other points were scored by Bud Little,
second in the mile ; Paul Hartman, second in the 440 and third in
the 100; Tony Fay, third in the pole vault; Stewie Daniels, fourth
in the 880 ; Jan Roosa, second in the high hurdles, third in the low
hurdles, and tied for third in the high jump; the varsity relay team,
which placed third ; and the Freshman-Sophomore relay team, which
placed fourth.
The squad looked good in many relay meets, winning the class
B division of the Mattoon Relays and placing first in the sprint
medley at the Paris Relays.
All but six letter-winners graduated ; consequently, this year's
squad will be composed mainly of underclassmen. However, with a
few breaks, this inexperienced team may turn in some outstanding
performances in the coming season.
Page Fifty-eight
Softball
The 1944-45 softball team experienced the worst season in
recent years, winning only one game while losing seven. Two of
these losses were by one run, while many of the others could be
attributed to inexperience and to injuries suffered by key men.
Many underclassmen gained valuable experience this year, and they
should form the nucleus for better teams in coming years. Boys whoparticipated are as follows : Joe Ambrose, Tom Benner, Jim Card,
Tony Fay, Bill Jackson, Harlan Johnson, Sanford Johnston, Peter
Moyer, and Doug Weitzel, Seniors ; Bill Allen, Jim Casteel, EdDeam, John Harry, Gerry Johnson, John Karraker, Bud Mittendorf,
and Donald Moyer, underclassmen.
SEASON RECORD
Uni High 18 Sidney 17
Uni High 6 Ogden 7
Uni High 7 St. Joseph 15
Uni High 1 Philo 15
Uni High 7 Homer 8
Uni High 7 Sidney 12
Uni High 3 Philo 11
Uni High 5 St. Joseph 10
Page Fifty-nine
Boys' Intramurals
A wide and varied intramural sports program has been instituted at Uni
High the past year under the direction of Robert M. Allen, assistant coach. Thepurpose of this program has been to give all the boys in school an opportunity to
engage in competitive sports. In this manner, boys who lacked the skill and experi-
ence necessary to make the varsity squad in an interscholastic sport this year
have gained valuable knowledge which will help them next year when they are
playing on varsity teams.
Six teams competed in a round-robin touch football tournament this fall, each
team meeting every other team at least once. The Buzzards, captained by Pete
Moyer and Joe Ambrose, emerged as the victors with five wins against one loss.
Two intramural basketball tournaments were conducted this winter, games
being played every Tuesday and Thursday. The Indians, captained by Alex
Katsinas, were declared the winners in the first ; while Buck Amsbary's Navyteam won the second.
Participation in the spring wrestling tournament was, for the first time, com-
pulsory for all boys taking Physical Education. Individual champions, and their
weight divisions are as follows: Joe Ambrose, 120-130; George Lambrakis, 130-
140; Tony Fay, 140-150; Harlan Johnson, 150-160; and Jim Casteel, heavyweight.
Despite the Sophomores' power in the dashes and weight events, the Seniors
won the interclass track meet by a large margin. Thirty boys from all classes
participated.
This completed perhaps the best year of Intramural sports that University
High School has ever known. In future years, the program started this year will
pay dividends if all boys who compete for Uni High against other schools have
had the experience gained through several years of intramural competition.
Page Sixty
Girls' Intramurals
Starting off the year with a bang, the Juniors, with Hortense
Brigham as their captain, took the honors in the soccer tournament
by defeating every team they played. The Seniors held a close second
place with Roberta Bloom, captain. Barbara Jean Moore and Mar-
jorie Hudson were the managers.
Elinor Case won the tennis tournament in the spring.
Again, in the volleyball tournament, the Juniors, this time led by
Mary Lou Warmouth, placed first by beating the Sophomores and
Freshmen, and tying the Seniors. Defeated only by the Juniors, the
Freshmen, under the leadership of Martha Paton, came in second.
Nice going, Freshmen ! Elizabeth Harding and Mary Lou War-mouth managed the volleyball tournament.
Martha Dodds and Dorothy Adams, managers, ran off the bas-
ketball games in two separate tournaments. Beaten in volleyball and
soccer, the defiant Seniors won both tournaments, though they had
to break the fighting spirit of the Juniors. The Seniors won every
game they played.
Hortense Brigham and Martha Deam in charge of badminton,
Barbara Ann Garvey and Ann Kamerer of pingpong, and Barbara
Werstler and Charlotte Mittendorf of Softball brought their re-
spective tournaments to successful closes.
By putting these sports in their programs and by entering them
with enthusiasm, the girls have proved that sports play a major
portion in their activities.
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First Row—Rnth Stouffer, Nancy Gilbert, Barbara Werstler, Hortense Brigham.
Second Rozv—Mary Lou Warmouth, Janet Andersen, Martha Deam.
WhitesMotto: "Fight to the end, whether lose or win."
When the girls drawing white hair ribbons joined the White
Team, they elected Frances Brigham and Hortense Brigham as their
leaders. Half the Whites tried out for the White all-stars soccer
team. If the Blues were favored to win, the Whites displaced any
such idea with a swift corner in the last quarter—the only score
made in the game. Girls of the team then honored the Blues by
entertaining them in the gym and treats for all at the Union Build-
ing. The Whites also won the volleyball game in an exciting rally
in the last few minutes of play.
Then came the thrilling all-star basketball game. The White
Team, though they fought hard to the end, didn't have quite enough
defense to stop the determined Blues.
The Whites are anxious to regain their prestige by winning the
softball game.
Page Si.rtv-ttvo
First Roiv—Sue Rovelstad, Elinor Case, Barbara Dobbins, Harriet Shedd, Martha Doddi
Second Rozv—Alice Emly, Gilda Gluskoter, Elizabeth Harding, Ann Rovelstad.
BluesMotto: "To win without boasting and to lose without excusing."
Early in the fall the Blue Team, composed of half the number
of girls in school, organized and elected Barbara Dobbins, captain
and Elinor Case, co-captain. The captains did well in arousing
interest for their first battle with the Whites. Although the Blues
were defeated by one goal, they played a good game and won the
respect of their opponents.
Barbara Dobbins created the team mascot, Bluzo, to bring luck
for the next game. Bluzo's charms were effective, for Elinor Case
won the tennis title later in the fall.
Enthusiasm was high for the volleyball championship. Although
the Blues were behind in the first half, the team made a forceful
rally and were only a few points behind at the end of the game.
In the battle for basketball championship, Elinor Case, with a
scoring streak of 11 points, led the Blues to an 18-6 victory. Just
before the game, the Blues presented the Whites with a huge bone
as a keepsake.
Now the Blues are preparing to give the Whites some tough
competition in Softball.
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MARTHA DEAM HALE NEWCOMER RUTH STOUFFER
Cheerleaders
Though this has been their first year in cheerleading, these
three have done a splendid job pepping up our student body before
games and leading our public praise of Jugbut at the games. In
addition to this, they have planned at least two pep assemblies.
These three are not all we have as cheerleaders—Melissa Dobbins,
Joanne Wright, Marilyn Daniels, and Audrey Greenman, as Junior
cheerleaders, have gotten into fine form for next year by leading
cheers at the reserve games. They also helped in the many pep
assemblies.
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First Row—Martha Bell, Wil-
ma Albrecht, Janet Ander-
son, Jewel Marco, Mary Jean
Kudo.
Second Rozv—Virginia Neville,
Nancy Matheny, J eanneJackson, Virginia Goodwine.
First Row—Elinor Case, Jane
Graham, Miriam Workman,Barbara Dobbins.
Second Row—Nancy Gilbert,
Harriet Shedd, Lou Ann Bai-
ley.
Pleiades CouncilThe council, representing the seven branches of Pleiades, and the administra-
tive officers, decide upon and administer all affairs of the group, though its actions
are subject to the approval of the girls. Pleiades' many accomplishments throughthe year prove the value of such an organization at University High School. Theofficers of the organization are: president, Martha Dodds ; vice-president, RobertaBloom ; secretary, Shirley Collins, and treasurer, Hortense Brigham.
Social CommitteeIn case you've wondered who makes out the social calendar for Pleiades, it's
the girls on this committee under the leadership of Barbara Werstler. This year,
Pleiades has sponsored several parties, including the apple-polishing party for the
faculty, a picnic, the star dance, and the annual spring carnival.
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First Row—Barbara Werstler,
Martha Dodds, Charlotte
Mittendorf, Sally Davison.
Second Row—Ruth Stouffer,
Shirley Collins, Hortense
Brigham, Janet Anderson,
Nancy Gilbert, HarrietShedd, Miriam Workman,Miss Turnell.
Left to Right—Audrey Green-
man, Shirley Collins, Bar-
bara Werstler, Nancy Defi-
baugh.
Service CommitteeWith Janet Anderson as chairman, this committee plays an important part
in Pleiades. It performs such duties as polishing the trophies in the library, con-
ducting a big sister picnic in the fall, sending our Christmas news letter to all
Uni High alumni in service, and publicizing all Pleiades events.
Intramural BoardHarriet Shedd and the other girls on this board work hard making rules for
girls' intramural tournaments and adding points for G.A.A. awards. These andthe other activities of the intramural board deserve very special credit.
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Back Roiv, left to right—Barbara Dobbins, Virginia Emly, Catherine Christie, Helen Key,Elinor Case, Charlotte Mittendorf.
Left, front to back—Barbara Werstler, Barbara Garvey, Katherine Hutchinson.
Right, front to back—Ann Rovelstad, Martha Deam, Jewel Marco.
Junior Orchesis
Under the able leadership of Charlotte Mittendorf, the members
of Junior Orchesis have worked hard and accomplished much this
year. As well as developing grace in the girls' movements, the loco-
motion movements give the girls a remarkable sense of rhythm. In
the annual Parent-Teachers' Association Christmas program, Junior
Orchesis executed several group and solo dance numbers. Junior
Orchesis also gave an excellent demonstration at the spring carnival.
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First Row—Roberta Rosecrans, Melissa Dobbins, Hortense Brigham, Ruth Stouffer, MaiyRuth Tate, Martha Deam.
Second Row—Miss Cunningham, Patsy Price, Janet Anderson, Helen Key, Margo Glenn,Ann Kamerer, Miss Turnell.
Junior Terrapin
"One, two, three; one, two, three; in, two, three." If you heard
this on a Saturday morning about nine o'clock, you could be almost
sure it was Junior Terrapin practicing for the P.T.A. program on
April 25th or the assembly on April 27th.
In the fall, Terrapin elected Ruth Stouffer, president, and Pa-
tricia Price, manager. Throughout the year tryouts for admission
were held.
In the competitive swimming meet on March 10th, many mem-bers won first, second, or third place in some event.
Miss Amy Turnell, girls' physical education teacher, and Miss
Phyllis Cunningham, a practice teacher in physical education, helped
the girls make Terrapin the success it has been this past season.
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Senior Theme Songs
CHARLOTTE ALLEN—I Must Have That Man.
JOE AMBROSE—We're Little Black Sheep.
JANET ANDERSON—Californ-i-ay.
KLAUS BAER—Among My Souvenirs.
TOM BENNER—I Came Here To Talk for Joe.
ROBERTA BLOOM—I Only Want a Buddy, Not a Sweetheart.
JIM CARD—Will You Huh?CATHERINE CHRISTIE—I'm Misunderstood.
BILL DANIELSON—Wine, Women, and Song.
MARTHA DODDS—Bounce Me Brother with a Solid Four.
TONY FAY—Sweet Potato Piper.
CLINTON GRANGER—We're Getting a Little Reckless.
HENRY HAMILTON—Dear Old Southland.
JEAN HANNAGAN—A Good Man Is Hard to Find.
ELIZABETH HARDING—You Say the Sweetest Things.
SHIRLEY HARRIS—I'll Keep the Lovelight Burning.
ALBERT HELTON—I'm Flyin' High.
DORIS HERSHBARGER—It's So Peaceful in the Country.
KENT HOBART—You Lucky People You.
MARILYN HUDSON—My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time.
JEANNE JACKSON—A Bird in a Gilded Cage.
BILL JACKSON—Everyday Is Ladies' Day with Me.
HARLAN JOHNSON—Maw, She's Making Eyes at Me.
SAMMIE JOHNSTON— I Won't Go Home Until You Kiss Me.
TICKEY LESSARIS—I Love Life.
DORIS MAIER—Sleepytime Gal.
CHARLOTTE MITTENDORF—I Didn't Know What Time It Was.
BARBARA JEAN MOORE—My Mother Would Love You.
PETER MOYER—Careless.
FRANCES BRIGHAM—Carry Me Back to Old Virginie.
DOLORES OVERMEYER—Why Don't You Fall in Love with Me?EVELYNE PATTERSON—Tell It To the Marines.
BUDDY REEVES—The Little Gray Home in the West.
BILL SCHOONMAKER—Curse of An Aching Heart.
WES SCHULTHES—1 Get a Kick Out of Corn.
HARRIET SHEDD—Take Me Out to the Ball Game.
MERLE STAUFFER—I'll Get By.
DICK THOMAS—Fools Fall in Love.
DOUG WEITZEL—Why Is a Good Gal So Hard to Find?
BARBARA WERSTLER—Can't Help Lovin' That Man.
BARBARA DOBBINS—You Can't Say "No" to a Sailor.
JEWEL MARCO—Knit One, Purl Two.
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September
Sept. 11—Back to school, new faces and
new phone numbers. P. S. They say
there are a few new teachers, too.
Sept. 12—Mrs. G— takes care of the
Subs— I can't pronounce her name yet.
Sept. \A—A certain Senior girl is already
fed up with school and decides to take
a vacation—New York bound.
Sept. 15—The eight new faculty mem-
bers were entertained at a dinner given
by the older and higher wizards of this
Institute of Higher Education, known
commonly as teachers.
Sept. 20—The season's first assembly
—
Everybody got acquainted. Mr. Pogue
is cute, isn't he girls !
Sept. 23—Election Day (at Uni High
of course). Nice going, Willard.
Sept. 25—Guys ! A woman is as old as
she looks. Gals ! A man isn't old until
he stops looking.
Sept. 26—Uni High vs. Sidney is a soft
ball game. Uni High is victorious and
off to a fine start. Sam's quite a pitcher
—But be careful—he can pitch more
than a Softball.
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October
Oct. 2—After laughing for five minutes
at a picture on page 10 of the Evening
Courier, the words "University High
School Student Council" appeared be-
fore my eyes — stopped laughter
abruptly.
Oct. 7—The Junior Class enjoyed a class
picnic, I hear.
Oct. 11—Uni High has another assembly.
—This makes two. What is the matter,
Mr. Kuhn? As I was in the girls'
locker room, I heard some of these
Sophomores talking; "She told me you
told her what I told you not to tell
her!" "Oh, isn't she mean? I told her
not to tell you I told her." "Well, don't
you tell her I told you she told me."
It's all clear now??
Oct. 13—Well, this Friday the thirteenth
was sure bad luck for the teachers
—
they had a meeting—we had a vaca-
tion.
ran ana
Oct. 14—Now it's the Freshmen's turn
—
they had a picnic.
November
Nov. 3—Uni High's vanquishing team
started out the season properly by de-
feating Ogden 59 to 26. The Juniors,
I'll have to admit, produced a swell
mixer. Lucky Norman won a whole
box of candy.
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Nov. 4—The Subs couldn't bear the sight
of each other any longer and had a
masquerade party in the attic. This
was quite an affair. What kind of a
game is Milkman?
Nov. 5—Ed is certainly loved by his
"best friend." Clipper "followed him
to school one day which was against
the rules."—Today, when a man bites
a dog", it isn't news—it's lunch.
Nov. 10—The Sophomore Class had a
"get together." Some fun! Audrey
Greenman, I thought you knew better.
Nov. 17—Bodenbach and Urger, Inc.,
gave a Fashion Show followed by a
tea. Two special features were—
a
Mary Muffet skirt modeled by Jean
Hannagan at $12.50 (she looked as
though a spider were going to bite her)
and a special showing of an exclusive
design by Barbara Werstler and Char-
lotte Mittendorf.
Nov. 20—Fall housecleaning of lockers
—
Dear Miss Kramer was running
around "like a chicken with its head
cut off" trying to gather books from
the bottom corners of our lockers.
Nov. 21—The Blue Team was enter-
tained royally at the Union Building
bv the White Team. Uh ! such food
!
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Nov. 23—Yipeeee !—No school. Watch
out ol' turkey.
Nov. 24—Woke up early dreaming I was
rowing in a boat race and the oars
were made of macaroni—just about to
die when I woke up. Must have been
that turkey. At any rate, I was so tired
I slept through history class to the
tune of Mr. Engle's voice—so soothing
to one with tired nerves.
Nov. 27—Is it bad luck for a cat to
follow you? Well, that all depends
—
Are you man or mouse?
December
Dec. 4—Tryouts for the P.T.A. Christ-
mas program were held today. Miss
McHarry says, "All you have to do
is walk across the stage and maybe
utter a word." Somehow I don't un-
derstand.
Dec. 5—Horrors ! Wot a day ! You
should have seen the Senior girls turn
pink when the lowly Freshmen really
"beat off their socks" in volleyball.
Dec. 8—Today Nancy Gilbert lost (or
misplaced) both keys to her lock. Our
efficient Physical Plant was called and
promptly came with saws, picks, etc.
in tow. After much sweating and
groaning they broke the lock. The next
day Nancy found her key, and the
Office got a bill for 12 dollars.
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Dec. 11—The Student Council got off
their high-hat and invited visitors to
attend their meeting. Hereafter they
will have a visitors' day the first Mon-
day of every month.
Dec. 15—The "darlin' liT Subs" gave a
demonstration followed by a tea for
their loving mothers. Did the mamas
really get a picture of the Sub-Fresh-
men in the classroom?
Dec. 16—The Juniors sponsored a
Christmas dance at the Union Build-
ing. It was a fine dance, complete with
Santa Claus, presents, Alice Wooters,
Tony, and our "Holiday Voices."
Dec. 18—Everybody's in the Christmas
Spirit—Alex gave me a pencil (only
2 inches, but still he had the giving
spirit in him). Dress rehearsal was
held promptly at 6 :30. I hope our
Christmas program is a success. The
Orchesis members got cold feet. Mypoor toes, they're all stubbed.
Dec. 19—The Christmas program was
enjoyed by all the fond parents. The
gym was packed—And when Bill sang
—I always knew he had the twinkle
toes like Fred Astaire in his make-up,
but I hadn't caught up with the fact
that he has some Frank Sinatra, too.
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Dec. 20—During the Christmas Assem-
bly today, Jewel gave a reading. While
she was saying, "And there was a
knock on the door"—a pounding broke
the silence, and four beaming gentle-
men appeared, bowed amongst thun-
derous applause, and backed out
—
What would we do without the Phys-
ical Plant? Santa paid us a visit, and
we all went home happily, not to re-
turn until next year—However, the
girls did return and went caroling.
After the caroling they returned to
school for the Pleiades formal initia-
tion which was very impressive.
Dec. 21—Mr. Engle is still smarting
from his Christmas present of a copy
of the Chicago Tribune ! Harriet Shedd
is finding good use for the "Gold Dust"
that "Santa" Zickgraf gave her.
January
Jan. 2—Oh, bless Bess ! My clothes must
have been getting smaller all vacation
while "me" has been getting bigger
—
However, I finally staggered back to
school at 8 :30. As noon rolled by, four
girls couldn't take it and asked Mr.
Pogue if they could have permission
to go to the movies. Much to their
surprise he let them go
!
Jan. 3—Back to the old grind with three
exams—Teachers are so inconsiderate
of students
!
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Jan. 4—I almost froze to death today.
I wore my overcoat and earmuffs to
all my classes, the latter not merely
because of the cold. The chemistry
students reported the temperature of
their room to be 24° F. The Physical
Plant must be snowed in.
Jan. 5—The Seniors were told how to
sell advertising today—I never was
much as a salesman, but here goes
!
Uni High beat Tolono 40-31. Their
cheerleaders kept reminding us where
they were from by the yell : "Ship
Ahoy, Shop Ahoy, We're from To-
lono, Illinois!"
Jan. 9—The Junior and Senior girls
fought out their annual volleyball
game. The steady Seniors led all the
way through. In the last few seconds,
the Juniors pulled through to tie the
score.
Jan. 10—I got a note from Mr. Pogue
—
Thrill !—Heck !—So did 20 other girls.
Jan. 11—I received another note from
Mr. Pogue. I noticed the boys never
get them.
Jan. 12—I found another note in my
locker from Mr. Pogue. This time it
sounded threatening
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Jan. 15—Uni High beat Onarga 56-2
Too bad none of us (rooters) could go.
Jan. 17—Oh, what fun! Only four peo-
ple in our English class. However, I
would much rather have been at the
County Tournament— I don't know
what to do with my problem parents.
Uni High won their first game—44-32
against Ogden—keep goin' boys !
Jan. 18—I don't know how, but I got to
Dongview. "Wot a game !" We finally
won by one point. The score, for those
whom it may concern, was 28-27.
Jan. 19—Very little was accomplished
today in the way of school work. Uni
High is now in the semi-finals. The
Senior girls appeared in overalls and
long shirts, and I do mean long. At
noon the students couldn't stand it any
longer, and the school shook under the
stamping and yelling of a snake dance
which ended up at the gym. Our ef-
forts were not in vain, and we won
again 32-25. Tom Benner really showed
us how he can play—'Wot a guy!"
Jan. 20—Wot a day ! Wot a tournament
!
Wot a game ! I felt as though I would
be out on the playing floor myself.
My seat (if that's what you could call
it) was smack dab on the floor. The
water boy jumped over me each time
the whistle blew for the time out pe-
riods. In the last second we won
—
yes, we won the County. The floor was
"swamped" with Uni High rooters.
Congratulations, Team
!
Jan. 22—Don't be alarmed—It's only the
orchestral. Today we had an assembly
for the Champions. The trophy is a
beauty, and folks—there's really noth-
ing the matter with Tony. After school
the gals "polished the apple" by giving
the teachers a party. Did you know
that Mr. Pogue has longer feet than
Mr. Engle?
February
Feb. 2—According to Dr. Hartley we
shall have six more weeks of sub-zero
weather. Uni High was defeated by
Sadorus 34-44, but it was a swell
game—Aren't key holes terrible things,
girls ?
Feb. 6—Today, while watching the girls
play basketball, our dear coach, Mr.
Birdzell, remarked, "If I hadn't recog-
nized the ball, I wouldn't know what
they're doing in that mess."—Nowwas that nice
!
Feb. 8—First meeting of the Slide Rule
Club. Requirements for inmates are to
own a slide rule and to attend regu-
larly. Nice girls will be accepted.
Feb. 10—Some tests start—I can say no
more.
Feb. 11—Janet Anderson is the D.A.R.
award winner from our school.—Con-
gratulations, Janet ! I'm sure we selec-
ted the best girl for this award.
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Feb. 14—Two big tears almost escaped
when Mr. Swanson read cuttings from
Prologue to Glory in a patriotic as-
sembly.
Feb. 16—I can write the alphabet four
different ways. Can you?
March
March 1—The Juniors presented our
school with a "never to be forgotten"
assembly. It was more like a 3-ring
circus. We tried hard to laugh, but we
had a hard time of it. Ann and Elinor,
can't say no !—I wonder why
!
Feb. 17—After a victorious basketball
game, the students of Uni High went
to the Tri-High dance. The lighting
was ver-ree good—wasn't it?
Feb. 19—Bring all your games, cards,
ash trays—Red Cross Drive.
Feb. 20—Something's cooking, and it
isn't Miss Bodenbach's cooking class.
Feb. 21—Now I know—Pleiades is get-
ting ready for its yearly Star Dance.
Feb. 22—Badminton tournament starts.
What racket you have, Hortense
!
March 6—Dr. Hartley's prediction comes
through with rain, sleet, and snow.
March 7—The Eatin III and IV classes
have taken up debating on current
school problems. I hope their improve-
ments will soon perfect the school.
March 8—During physics class today,
Dr. Harnish, pointing to a red book,
said to Bucky, "Are you sure you get
the same sensation while looking at
this book that I do?" Buck replies,
"Well, if I don't, there's something the
matter with one of us."—You are sup-
posed to laugh now—please.
Feb. 23—Uni High beats Hoopeston 52
to 49 in a thrilling game.
Feb. 24—Pleiades gives the basketball
team a dance. Never have you seen
such decorations—wow ! Thanks to
Dr. Hartley for directing the erection
of them.
Feb. 27—Uni High really sparkled tonite
while defeating St. Joe 46-22 in our
first game (if the Regional.
March 13—Ed Deam collected two bits
today from Harriet for calling Mr.
Engle, Shirley, his first name. Didn't
think he would do it, did you Harriet?
March 15—Miss Kramer jumped out
from her desk in panic today when she
heard a crash and saw a football come
sailing through the window. The Phys-
ical Plant was called immediately and
everything was all fixed up in a jiffy.
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March 18—Today Joe and Sam were
conversing. Joe says, "I love the beau-
ties of the countryside," and Sam says,
"Yes, and sometimes I even give them
a lift."
April 4—The newly-painted rooms have
affected many students as well as
teachers—some cry, some sneeze, some
turn pale—Jean thinks she's going to
faint.
March 23—Tonight the Athletic Banquet
was held—Ice cream, cake, speakers,
boys all dressed up, etc. It seems all
the speakers could talk about was
Champaign High, but the banquet was
a swell one. Ed is our Captain for next
year. You have the right spirit, Eddie
!
March 24—Flash ! Tony, 'Bam, Tom,
and Joe sold $98 of advertising today
—Wow ! Fun ! Isn't it ?
March 27—The Physical Plant are real-
ly exerting themselves. Will Mrs.
Swindell's room be lavender? Miss
Barbara Werstler and Miss Charlotte
Mittendorf had dinner, and I do mean
dinner for two of their friends today.
Then—the guests had to help wash
dishes. I've never heard of such a
thing.
March 29—Here's hoping the Calendar
gets in the yearbook, the dead line is
real soon—too soon.
April 6—Two boys searching for a thrill,
really had one today, running smack
into an automobile on a bike. They
survived with a few bruises, scratches,
and stitches. Urbana Relays ! Uni
High's Tony Fay won second in the
pole vault. I don't see why he must
land on his head.
April 7—Many of the Senior girls were
rushing this afternoon. "Slush" is de-
licious, isn't it? A few more studious
members took College Boards. Peter
could take them here but hopped off
to Chicago. I wonder if that was the
only reason ! Uni High presents
"Feathers in the Gale," starring Ann
Rovelstad and Bill Jackson. It was
really a fine production and had a
professional touch. After the play
Charlotte Allen was so sorry it was
over, tears appeared—I guess Ann was
even more sorry. Miss Baum looked
relieved and just stood beaming at
everyone.
April
April 1—Easter Sunday, and everyone
appeared at Church in "full bloom" in
spite of the rain.
April 9—The carnival is really getting
into full swing. The third period
classes are having a swell time with
their sideshows. I certainly wish Math
came third period.
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April 10- -Today Eddie Jacquin, Editor
of the News-Gazette, interviewed Har-
riet Shedd, much to the amusement of
the Senior English class.
April 11—Barb wrote to Foxy Fixit's
question box of the local paper : "Dear
Foxy, My boy friend wrote that he
dreamed of me night and day, but I
don't think I can trust him too far.
Mystefied, Barb." She was shocked
today when the answer come: "Dear
Dobbo, you merry mystifier, I wouldn't
trust him too near if I were you. Yours
Slyly, Foxy."
April 13—The Carnival is under full
swing, and here's hoping for the best
ever.
April 1-4—After a hard day's work, the
Carnival is ready to go—and what a
carnival—The best we've ever had. I'm
still laughing from the main show.
Bill Redhead is just plain lucky. I
saw him walk away with three cakes,
and I tried all night in vain—Even
teachers can be human once in a while.
April 18—The Seniors showed us today
what an assembly is really like—they
have real talent. They took me, or all
of us in fact, for a ride.
April 25—Terrapin gave their yearly
program today. It was a real affair
—
Heard some of the weaker sex (boys)
remark, "Not bad, not bad at all
—
Hmmmm?"
April 27—Jean Hannagan's theme song
is, "The Boy Next Door."
May
May A—The girls gave a tea today in
honor of their mothers. Orchesis pro-
vided entertainment. I think the mamas
really enjoyed themselves.
May 5—The Sophomores showed us
what they could do. The Spring Fling
was a success. The May Queen was
crowned and the Court of Honor
looked lovely during the grand march.
Dr. Hartley was smiling from ear to
ear.
May 8—Conscience is the voice that tells
you not to do something after you've
done it. Isn't that right, Buddy.
May 12—The Juniors had their spring
class picnic. What those Juniors won't
do next ! Some fun—huh ?
April 20—The Mixed Chorus sang beau-
tifully in the Music Festival. Mr.
Kuhn was a proud man tonight. 1
hope he was, at least.
May 17—The Seniors and the Student
Council had ice cream today in honor
of President Shedd's birthday. Mr.
Englc had live dixie cups.
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May 19—The incoming students of this
fall were warmly welcomed at a party
given by the Subs. They have such
fun at their parties.
May 21—Today Mrs. Engle informed
her husband that they were having
company the next day for dinner, and
they would need eggs. Trying in vain,
Mr. Engle told his history class, "To-
morrow we will have the story of Co-
lumbus and the egg. Every student
must bring an egg."
May 22—I fooled him and brought an
Easter egg I had been saving.
May 31—Staggered through the last one.
Too tired to shout for joy.
June
June 1—The Juniors gave the Seniors
one swell Prom. What would we do
without Bill Graham ? We would prob-
ably miss that "rush of trouble."
June 3—Smith Music Hall was the cen-
ter of attraction tonight—Baccalau-
reate Services. It was all very serious
until Wes came in with his hat on
crooked and the tassel hanging right
in his eye.
May 23—Goodbye skirts and sweaters,
flannel shirts, and corduroy pants.
Summer has come to Champaign-
Urbana.
May 24— I guess it isn't summer after
all—shiver my timbers this morning.
May 28—Exams are here again—the last
time for me.
May 29—Only two more days of torture.
June 4—Class Night—I can't describe
it. At least the Seniors are different,
—
and were the teachers shocked to see
this U and I?. "Pink and red are so
pretty," says Miss Richards.
June 5—Commencement, and the Seniors
are graduated. It doesn't seem possi-
ble—I guess the Juniors are pretty
happy about the whole affair, but we'll
always remember our years at Uni
High!
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Robeson'sCHAMPAIGN'S LARGEST DEPARTMENT STORE
Page Eighty-six
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Piinte/iA, and PubUbUenA,
jba*tu.iller OllUutil
G- R. GrubbEngravers
Page Eighty-seven
Congratulations Seniors!
from the
University High School
Parent-Teachers Association
Compliments of
Inman HotelFIREPROOF
For Reservations Phone 42 1
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DELIA BROWN, Mgr.
r<i</r Eighty-eight
Buy War Bonds
and
Keep Them
* * *
Champaign Junk Co.
COMPLIMENTS OF
The Rex Theatre
Pane Eiphty-nine
Compliments of
Katsina's
EliteSweet Shop
/'<!(;<' Ninety
Twin CityPrintingCompany
PRINTERS . . STATIONERS
OFFICE OUTFITTERS
*
Telephone 5141 I 1 9- 1 23 W. Park Ave.
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
Complete
Department Store
MontgomeryWard
I 10 E. Main Urbana,
W. Lewis& Company
CHAMPAIGN
Your Favorite
Store of
Fashion!
S^XjSfei
CHAMPAIGN'SLARGEST STOCK
POPULAR
RECORDINGS
Victor
Columbia
Decca . . Okeh
Capitol
Bluebird
Single Records and
Album Sets
CABLE PIANO CO.310 N. Hickory Main 9182
Page Ninety-one
Compliments of
Jones
Optical Co.
*
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.
Compliments of
ModelLaundry Co.
KUHN'S STORE
YOUNG MEN FIRST IN STYLE
COME FIRST TO KUHN'S
33-35-37 Main St.
CHAMPAIGN
Best Wishes
From
Illinois WaterService Co,
I'ujic Ninetx-tt
Compliments of
SEARS
Sears-Roebuck& Co.
322 N. Hickory Champaign,
C. S. Wakely
REAL ESTATE
Farm Loans andInsurance
Member of the Interchange
PHONE 3847
The Senior
Portraits
in this book were
made by
WeberStudio
Compliments
of
B i n g s
Your Quality
Jewelers
Page Ninety-three
STRAUCH'S PHOTO ART
JEWELRY . . ART . . PHOTOGRAPHY
GIFTS . . COLLEGE SUPPLIES
709 S. Wright St.
CHAMPAIGN
WATT'S SPECIALTYSHOP
STUDENTS AND COLLEGE SUPPLIES
Greeting Cards, Stationery
and Printing
12041/2 W - California Ave. ..Urbana
SullivanChevroletCompany
Authorized Sales andService
CHEVROLET . . PONTIAC
304 N. Walnut Tel. 4275
CHAMPAIGN
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU
VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP
C . A. K I LE R
24-26 Main St. CHAMPAIGN
JESSIE R. COWGILL
Best Wishes to
UNI HIGH SENIORS
OF 1945
Ted Brown'sShell Station
GREEN & MATTHEWS
7-1966 Urbana,
Delco Batteries
Shellubrication
Goodyear Tires
Page Ninety-four
SMITTY'S SUPER SERVICE
Corner of Green and Third
Tele. 6-1024
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
FLOWERSAt Their Best
Ralph C. Halbers+adt
Corsages, Cut Flowers, Plants
109 W. Elm URBANA 7-4335
TRADE WITH YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD DRUG STORE
UNIVERSITY PHARMACYFINIS HINDMAN, R. Ph.
PHONE 7-2112
505 So. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, III
Compliments of
Lou HodgeBILLIARDS . . SNOOKER . . POOL
ON CAMPUS
R E C O R D S— M U S I C
Weekdays— 10 A. M. - 5:30 P. M.
Saturdays— 10 A. M. - 9:00 P. M.
When you think of good music
think of . . .
THE LOIS TAYLORMUSIC SHOP
At the Campus
514 E.John St. CHAMPAIGN
COMPLIMENTS
OF
Jeter's
1 25 West Main Street
PHONE 7-1933
"THE POWER TO PASS"
THAT'S DIXIE GAS!
*
Wright-Sullivan Oil Co.
Neil at Springfield
CHAMPAIGNState Route
STALEY
Compliments
Of A Friend
Page Ninety-five
JOHN G. PARSON'S
LOEL BEAUTY SHOP
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
6 I
7I/2 East Green St.
Tele. 4060 . . On Campus
Wood's 5c +0 $1.00 Store
610 E. Green St.
WE SPECIALIZE IN BETTER
MERCHANDISE
COMPLIMENTS
. . of . .
McBRIDE'S DRUGS
THE PRESCRIPTION STORE
I Main St. CHAMPAIGN, ILL
C. L COCHRUN & SON
STUDEBAKER SALES AND SERVICE
*
Neil Street at Springfield Ave.
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
Telephone 8111
COMPLIMENTS OF
THE CO-OPOLDEST AND LARGEST BOOK
STORE ON THE CAMPUS
Green and Wright Phone 1369
COMPLIMENTS OF
Gould's Department Store
"OUTFITS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY"
*
20-22 Main St. CHAMPAIGN
JOHNSTON'S
SPORT
SHOP
CONGRATULATIONS
ON YOUR GRADUATION!
UNIVERSITY BOOK STORE
202 S. Matthews
URBANA, ILL. 7-1588
Page Ninety-six
STEERS GROCERY
PHONE7-1800
Steers for Fine Foods
121 S. Race St.
GEORGE BARSCHFINE FLOWERS
*
Phone 4236
13 W. University CHAMPAIGN
COMPLIMENTS
FROM
GREENMAN BROS.
COMPLIMENTS
OF
THE ILLINOIS
COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
WITH BEST WISHES
SHOLEM'SIN CHAMPAIGN
Leading Shoe Dealers of Downstate
Illinois Since 1872
BEST WISHES
From vhe
QUALITYRESTAU RANT
STANDARD SERVICE
Corner of Green and Sixth
HAROLD LENZ
BEST WISHES
From the
CAMPUS 5c TO $1.00
STORE
Page Ninety-seven
COMPLIMENTS
OF
PARIS CLEANERS114 W. Clark St. CHAMPAIGN
4204
Champaign Beauty School
209 North Neil Street
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
Tel. 8348
Only six months to complete the course.
TUITION CASH OR TERMS
W. B. James Clothier
Urbana's Store for Men and Young Men
*
URBANA, ILLINOIS
PHONE 7-2058
WEIR BARBER SHOP
202 North Neil St.
CHAMPAIGN
Appliance Mfg. Outlet Co.
THE STORE WITH AN IDEAL
To Be Worthy of Your Patronage
*
202 W. Main—URBANA
DIAL 7-4772
COMPLIMENTS
OF
OVERGARD'S, INCTHE STORE FOR MEN
THE TWEED SHOP FOR WOMEN
*
On the Illinois CampusPHONE 3027
FOR FINE FLOWERS
PHONE
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GRADUATION GIFTS
Books . . Picture Frames
Billfolds . . Diaries . . Bookends
Address Books . . Desk Sets
Portfolios . . Stationery
Games . . Greeting Cards
LLOYDE'SACROSS FROM CITY BUILDING
Page Ninety-eight
HAGEN'S CAFE
WELCOME ALL COLLEGE AND
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
12 West Illinois
COMPLIMENTS
OF
Picadilly Wines & Liquors
CRUMP'S DELUXE FOODSA. I. CRUMP
Phones 7-4033—7-4034
706 S. Lincoln Ave.
URBANA, ILL
WE DELIVER
COMPLIMENTS OF THE
SMART SHOPPECHAMPAIGN'S FINEST STORE FOR
JUNIORS, MISSES and WOMEN*
203 N. Neil St.
NEXT DOOR TO WOOLWORTH'S
THE SWIRL SHOP
*
I I I 8 1/2 West Oregon Street
URBANA, ILLINOIS
Telephone 7-1008
COMPLIMENTS
OF
WHITE LINE LAUNDRYINCORPORATED
723 S. Neil St.
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
H. O. NO R MANJEWELER
Watches . . Diamonds . . Jewelry
*
28 Chester St., Champaign, III.
Phone 8618 Opposite Inman Hotel
RELIABLEFURNITURE CO.
*
Corner University and First
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.
Page Ninety-nine
Patrons
T. M. BACON & SONS
L. INGWERSON
GALLION'S GROCERY
A FRIEND
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OFCHAMPAIGN
DR. ANNA SULLIVAN
MAX STARK INSURANCE SERVICE
McBRIDE'S DRUG
F. W. WOOLWORTH COMPANY
A FRIEND
McCLELLAN ELECTRIC CO.
ANDERSON JEWELRY
PERCIVAL HARDWARE CO.
G. MOORE
NU-ART, INC.
L J. SCHNEIDER
KNOWLTON AND BENNETT
SAM GARBER'S
U. OF I. DRUGS
LESTER VAN TRESS
SCHOOL MUSIC SERVICE
VAL RUND
BLUM'S
THOMAS C. SHEDD
MAC THOMPSON CLARENCE A. THOMPSON
Thompson Lumber CompanyQUALITY . . SERVICE
BUILDERS' HARDWARE INSULATIONPHONE 5233 612 South Neil Street CHAMPAIGN
Page One Hundred
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